About the Role
HSS Rehab and Performance is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation Team. This role involves performing pediatric outpatient evaluations and treatment for young patients with diverse speech, language, and feeding conditions, collaborating with physical and occupational therapists, and educating patients/families on care plans and rehabilitation techniques. The position also includes shared team coverage for bedside swallow assessments and inpatient treatment in the acute care unit for pediatric and adult populations.
Responsibilities
- Perform pediatric outpatient evaluations and treatment for patients with speech, language, and feeding conditions.
- Collaborate with pediatric physical and occupational therapists.
- Educate patients and families on plan of care and rehabilitation techniques.
- Engage in shared team coverage for bedside swallow assessments and inpatient treatment within the acute care unit for pediatric and adult populations.
Requirements
- Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
- NYS Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).
- New York State license SLP licensure.
Skills
- Speech sound disorders
- Early language development
- Pediatric dysphagia
- Feeding therapy
- Assessment and treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders
- Infant feeding challenges
- Breastfeeding interventions
- Bottle-feeding interventions
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Regular Full time
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years experience working with a broad range of pediatric diagnoses
- Advanced experience in speech sound disorders and early language development
- Experience in pediatric dysphagia and feeding therapy
- Experience supporting infants with feeding challenges
Education Level
- Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association
- NYS Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credentials or equivalent infant feeding experience
Salary/Compensations
- $127,315.50 - $147,303.00
Benefits
- Eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role.
About the Company
- HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report.
- Recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence.
- First hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation.
- An innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
- Committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
