Speech Lang Pathologist, Senior

Speech Lang Pathologist, Senior

Company : MidHudson Regional Hospital

City / State : Poughkeepsie, NY

Category : Allied Health Prof / Technical

Department : Speech Pathology

Union : No

Position : Part Time

Hours : 8am-6 : 30pm; M / W

Shift : Day, Evening

Req # : 44433

Posted Date : Sep 30, 2025

Hiring Range : $43.74 / HR - $54.98 / HR

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Job Details :

Provide Speech-Language Pathology diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients in a variety of clinical settings. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides Diagnostic Services

• Independently provides diagnostic services in at least four of the five following clinical areas : (Adult speech-language, Pediatric speech-language, Voice, Dysphagia (adult or pediatric),

Other :

CF, LLD, MBS, FEESST, videostroboscopy, fluency, augmentative.) Independent in all five areas.

Provides Treatment Services

Other :

CF, LLD, MBS, FEESST, videostroboscopy, fluency, augmentative). Independent in all five areas.

Consistently selects and utilizes appropriate therapy materials and / or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications, and / or improvements to clinical or departmental protocol / instrumentation / treatment methods.

Seeks input / feedback from patient / caregivers consistently.

Always selects engaging, functional therapy activities.

Always designs therapy services around patient interests.

Documentation- completed independently in all cases. Clinical Documentation :

Evaluation documentation consistently includes thorough discussion of problem, results, and recommendations.

Evaluation documentation consistently includes interpretation of results and findings are clearly supported by presenting concerns and test data.

Makes appropriate clinical recommendations and referrals, and consistently follows dept procedures for completing such referrals.

Treatment documentation is consistently functional, measurable, specific, and objective.

Clinical documentation is accurate, thorough, and complete 90% of the time according to dept standards. Meets such standards 91% of the time or greater.

Clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner according to dept standards 90% of the time. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.

Departmental Documentation :

Departmental documentation (e.g. productivity forms, charge / day sheets, PE submission) is accurate and complete 90% of the time. Dept documentation meets standards 91% of the time or greater.

Departmental documentation (e.g. see above) meets dept timeliness standards 90% of the time. Dept documentation is timely 91% of the time or greater.

Communication

Consistently reports findings / progress directly to patient / caregiver in a clear and concise manner.

Consistently educates and counsels caregivers and patient to facilitate carryover of recommendations / skills.

Shares new applications of clinical knowledge / skills with fellow staff at least once per year via direct training, group presentations and / or case reviews. Provides such presentations more than once per year. Initiates and coordinates implementation of an educational presentation / event.

Efficiency / Productivity

Maintains productivity of at least 53% on average while efficiently providing services in multiple sites. Productivity expectation may be adjusted based on site assignment and amount of travel. Average productivity is 54% or greater.

Consistently (minimum : weekly) takes proactive steps to manage own productivity, including noting and resolving patient attendance issues, looking ahead at own schedule and offering and providing coverage for other programs / areas / sites.

Leadership

Provides clinical mentorship and / or CFY supervision with one less experienced staff member. Mentorship activities could be in a specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with more than one staff member.

Demonstrates the ability to independently identify and resolve challenges, issues or problems, seeking support when needed to ensure a positive outcome or resolution. Makes suggestions for potential process improvements that take into account various clinical, financial, time factors.

Provides support / guidance for fellow staff to resolve challenges, issues, or problems to ensure a positive outcome or resolution.

Participates directly in specific aspects of orientation process with other staff as assigned.

Actively participates in one department team, project, or committee. Actively participates in more than one department or hospital-based team, project, or committee.

Provides feedback during Performance Appraisal process for mentored and / or supervised staff.

Participates in at least 1outreach activity per year. Outreach activities may include an educational program to internal or external customers, cultivating of referral sources, development of new programs, etc. Initiates or suggests new outreach activity.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

MastersDegree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelors degree for designated areas

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

NYS License in Speech-Language Pathology or eligibility for license

NYS Ed Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped certification (as required by program)

ASHA CCC-SLP

OTHER

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Must have own transportation to move from site to site and / or home to home to provide patient care.

Must possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.

Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

About Us :

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.

Benefits :

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes :

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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