Speech Language Pathologist (NY HELPS) - 74417

Duties Description The Speech-Language Pathologist will primarily serve as a clinical therapist on the inpatient therapy services and will provide evaluation and treatment for a variety of complex patient populations. The incumbent will also be expected to cover in the outpatient therapy areas as when needed.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Speech-Language Pathologist, SG 20.

Open Competitive NY HELPS qualifications: Possession of licensure and current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State or certification in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have possession of both, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinial Competence (ASHA CCC) and a NY State registered/license. If only one of these credentials is possessed at the time of hire, attainment of the second credential is required within the first year of employment at Helen Hayes Hospital to become a permanent employee. The preferred candidate will have clinical experience working with neurological diagnosis in an inpatient and outpatient setting and an understanding of inpatient documentation/ Medicare guidelines. They will have experience with swallow studies and/or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), as well as experience with Alternate and Augmentative Communication and /or willingness to learn and explore Augmentative and Alernative Communication (AAC) training opportunities.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive appointment, or non- competitive appointment via HELPS.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Posted salary range ($94,682 to $115,504) includes a geographic pay differential of $13,000 and a down state adjustment of $4,150.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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