What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Blythedale Children's Hospital?
Pay Range
USD $105,971.00 - USD $114,972.00 /Yr.About Us
Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive. Learn more about Blythedale here.
Overview
Blythedale Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our dedicated team. This position involves evaluating and providing therapy for medically complex pediatric patients, from birth to 18 years old, with a wide range of diagnoses. The Speech Language Pathologist will develop and implement effective treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and offer counseling to patients and families to support long-term outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and therapy for complex medical children, ages birth to 18 years old, with varied diagnoses.
- Develop and implement effective treatment programs.
- Provide counseling to patients and families regarding test results and establish treatment goals.
- Create accurate documentation and reporting for all patient visits in an electronic medical record system.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with medical staff and the child’s educational team.
- Familiarity with a variety of speech, feeding, and cognitive disorders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to comply with all regulatory standards.
- Second language proficiency is desired.
- Highly flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience.
Education, Licensure, and Certification
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Active New York State SLP license required.
- ASHA certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely,
- Ability to lift, pull, carry, bend, crouch, and balance patients from light to heavyweight.
Perks of Working at Blythedale
- Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
- Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s safety and well-being.
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.
Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $105,971 - $114,972