Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Yorktown Heights, NY

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Visiting Nurse Service Westchester

Speech and Language Pathologist For Home Healthcare

Develops a speech therapy plan of treatment with specific goals in collaboration with the patients, family, physician and health team members....

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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where theyre needed most. Youll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the...

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury
  • North Salem, NY (9 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • North Salem, NY (9 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Westwood, NJ (22 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Westwood, NJ (22 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist -....

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Speech Therapist - ESY (x2)

  • Northern Valley Regional High School District
  • Demarest, NJ (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Demarest, NJ (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Speech Therapist - ESY (x2) JobID: 1312 Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 5/14/2026 Location: Northern Valley Regional High School District Date...

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist SLP

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Westwood, NJ (22 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, NJ (22 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

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Speech Therapist - Per Diem- Newburgh, NY

  • United Health Group
  • Newburgh, NY (21 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (21 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications: Licensed in Speech Therapy in the stateof residence....

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Per Diem- Northern Riverview

  • Sigma Rehab
  • Haverstraw, NY (10 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Haverstraw, NY (10 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum SLP Requirements Include: A graduate of an accredited SLP Program Current New York State SLP License What We Offer to our Speech Language Pathologists : Highly competitive compensation Mentorship...

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AYA Preferred - Allied - Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Ingenovis Health
  • Westwood, NJ (22 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westwood, NJ (22 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 4 days ago

AYA Preferred - Allied - Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll work directly with patients to evaluate and treat issues with communication and swallowing...

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CF Speech Language Pathologist

  • K12 CORE - Midwest Atlantic
  • Haworth, NJ (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Haworth, NJ (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Our team of seasoned Speech Language Pathologists will mentor you through every step of your clinical fellowship journey What We're Looking For: Master's Degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program...

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Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

  • Greenwich Public Schools
  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Greenwich Public Schools seeks Grades K-12+ speech & language pathologists for its 2026 Summer School program....

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Additional Speech and Language Pathology Evaluation Work: Summer 2026

  • Greenwich Public Schools
  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications Current CT certification, and licensure, as a speech & language pathologist is required (#061) Preference will be given to Greenwich Public Schools speech & language pathologists...

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Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

  • Blythedale Children's Hospital
  • Valhalla, NY (13 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (13 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Overview Blythedale Childrens Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our dedicated team....

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Speech Pathologist Consultant

  • ABILIS INC
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Stay current with best practices as a speech language pathologist and/or feeding specialist through continuing education and professional development opportunities....

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Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist

  • GQR
  • Nyack, NY (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nyack, NY (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Contract - W2 Therapy Speech Language Pathologist Job Location: Nyack, New York Start Date: May 17, 2026 Profession: Speech Language Pathologist Facility: Short Term Acute Care Estimated Pay: $2432.6...

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Speech-Language Pathologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Yorktown Heights, NY

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Yorktown Heights, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Yorktown Heights, NY
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%