Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Pay Range

USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.

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 20 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

• Pediatric experience required

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 effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the English language. 
• Ability to visually and auditorially monitor patient status and provide hands on intervention techniques.
• 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. 
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans. 
• 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).