Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist: Feeding & Behavior

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is currently accepting applications for a Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in pediatric feeding disorders. Openings include an Outpatient Feeding Clinic and an Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, with responsibilities spanning assessment and treatment of feeding, speech, language, and cognitive disorders for children from infants to 17 years.

Direct patient care, collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team, and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and NYS licensure required.
• Clinical certification in Speech Pathology (or its equivalent) required.
• Completion of clinical fellowship year required.
• BLS-CPR certification required by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for swallowing, feeding, speech, language, and cognitive disorders (inpatient and outpatient).
• Assess and treat pediatric patients (infants to 17 years) with feeding disorders and communication disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prepare and maintain timely patient care documentation; attend clinics, rounds, and conferences.
• Participate in staff training, education programs, and serve as a clinical instructor for students.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

NYS licensure

Clinical certification in Speech Pathology

Completion of clinical fellowship year

BLS-CPR certification

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University is currently accepting applications for a Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in pediatric feeding disorders. Openings include an Outpatient Feeding Clinic and an Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, with responsibilities spanning assessment and treatment of feeding, speech, language, and cognitive disorders for children from infants to 17 years.

Direct patient care, collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team, and documentation are essential.