Speech Language Pathologist

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical / gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include :

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
• Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.

SUMMARY : The Speech-Language Pathologist conducts evaluations and offers therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing communication and / or swallowing difficulties as a result of illness, accident, birth defect or developmental delay.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from ASHA accredited university

Experience : Acute care experience preferred, including experience gained from graduate level clinical externship; strong dysphagia evaluation and treatment skills.

License : NYS Speech-Language Pathologist license or license eligible

With strong heart s and open minds , we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Working Conditions :

Manual : Little or no manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort : Sedentary / light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit : 1296

Department : Speech Therapy

Exempt : Yes

Salary Range : $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly