Speech Pathologist

Join Our Team at HSS

How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let's talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status: Temporary (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Full time

Work Shift: Not specified

Compensation Range: The base pay scale for this position is $123,025.50 - $143,013.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What You Will Be Doing

HSS Rehab and Performance is actively seeking a skilled and dedicated speech language pathologist to join our renowned Speech Therapy Team at HSS. As an integral part of our Pediatric Rehabilitation Team, you will be responsible to perform pediatric outpatient evaluations and treatment, catering to young patients with diverse speech, language, and feeding conditions. Collaborative work with our pediatric physical and occupational therapists is key. This role will encompass direct patient care as well as education of patients/families in plan of care and cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques. Additionally, you will also engage in shared team coverage to support bedside swallow assessments and inpatient treatment within the acute care unit for both the pediatric and adult populations.

The ideal candidate holds certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association, coupled with NYS Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).

Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years experience working with a broad range of pediatric diagnoses, with advanced experience in speech sound disorders and early language development, including training in PROMPT and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC). Experience in pediatric dysphagia and feeding therapy is strongly preferred, including the assessment and treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders and training in the SOS Approach to Feeding® and/or AEIOU. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting infants with feeding challenges, including breastfeeding and bottle-feeding interventions. Candidates with Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credentials or equivalent infant feeding experience are highly desirable. Bilingual proficiency in English and another language is not required but is highly valued in supporting the diverse needs of our patient population.

New York State license SLP licensure required.

HSS offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, educational pursuits, and research endeavors.

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