Head of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

NYC Health + Hospitals; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals’ Queens Hospital Center is seeking an experienced leader to oversee Audiology and Speech Therapy services for inpatient and outpatient care, training, education and research. Under the Director of Service, you will formulate policies, develop programs, direct staff, and collaborate with medical and administrative teams to deliver efficient, high‑quality speech and hearing care.

Candidates should hold a Doctorate or Master’s in the field with ASHA certification and have

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology or Speech Therapy with ASHA certification.
• Three years experience in Audiology or Speech Therapy, including at least one year in admin/managerial capacity.
• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Audiology with ASHA certification.
• Six years experience in Audiology or Speech Therapy, including at least two years in admin/managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of personnel in Hearing and Speech Therapy and treatment.
• Develops and formulates policies regarding implementation of practices for Speech Therapy and Audiology care.
• Collaborates with administration, medical staff and heads of other professional departments in planning Speech Therapy and Audiology care.
• Formulates research objectives and programs in speech and hearing areas and directs them toward advancing knowledge in Audiology and Speech Therapy.
• Directs and controls diagnostic and rehabilitative services and related research.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Speech Therapy supervision

Policy development

Education

Doctorate in Audiology or Speech Therapy (ASHA certification)

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Audiology (ASHA certification)

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals’ Queens Hospital Center is seeking an experienced leader to oversee Audiology and Speech Therapy services for inpatient and outpatient care, training, education and research. Under the Director of Service, you will formulate policies, develop programs, direct staff, and collaborate with medical and administrative teams to deliver efficient, high‑quality speech and hearing care.

Candidates should hold a Doctorate or Master’s in the field with ASHA certification and have