Hospital for Special Surgery

Speech Language Pathologist

Hospital for Special Surgery$127K — $147K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association
  • New York State Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
  • Minimum of three years experience with pediatric diagnoses
  • Advanced experience in speech sound disorders and early language development
  • Experience in pediatric dysphagia and feeding therapy preferred
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and another language is valued
  • New York State SLP licensure required

Responsibilities

  • Perform pediatric outpatient evaluations and treatment
  • Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists
  • Educate patients and families about care plans
  • Employ cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques
  • Conduct bedside swallow assessments in acute care
  • Engage in inpatient treatment for pediatric and adult populations
  • Provide shared team coverage for rehabilitation services

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Support for educational pursuits
  • Engagement in research endeavors
  • Potential for additional benefits consistent with the role
Full Job Description
Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $127,315.50 - $147,303.00. 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.

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a hospital in New York City that specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions. Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. The hospital has been ranked the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. HSS has a staff of over 4000 employees, including more than 200 physicians and surgeons, and treats over 32,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually.
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