Speech Language Pathologist (NY HELPS) - 74417

About the role

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 needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Transfer: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Speech-Language Pathologist, SG 20.
• Open Competitive (NY HELPS): 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

• Possession of both the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCC) and a New York State license/registration. If only one credential is held at hire, attainment of the second is required within the first year of employment to become a permanent employee.
• Clinical experience working with neurological diagnoses in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Understanding of inpatient documentation and Medicare guidelines.
• Experience with swallow studies and/or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
• Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) or willingness to learn and explore AAC training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous benefits package worth approximately 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

Pay

Posted salary range: $94,682 to $115,504 (includes a $13,000 geographic pay differential and a $4,150 downstate adjustment). For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules, and negotiated union contracts.

Additional Information

• One permanent competitive appointment, or non-competitive appointment via NYS HELPS (no examination required).
• Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify transfer eligibility. For details on transfer types, eligibility, and current determinants, visit: Career Mobility Office Title Search.
• When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate, clear descriptions of experience demonstrating how they meet minimum qualifications.
• 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 this mission. More information: NYS DOH Mission, Vision, Values & Strategic Plan.
• Reasonable accommodation: If you require accommodation to complete a job application, interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, contact 518-486-1812 or doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov.
• NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.