Speech Language Pathologist

Belleville News Democrat; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 83,500 - 103,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, NY, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to help patients with swallowing, cognition and communication. Openings include acute care and outpatient services for adults and pediatrics, with comprehensive onboarding and ongoing education.

We value clinical certification, NY licensure, and a completed fellowship, plus BLS‑CPR. Competitive base pay ranges from $83,500 to $103,785, with strong benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology required.
• Clinical certification in Speech‑Language Pathology or equivalent.
• New York State licensure required.
• Completion of clinical fellowship; BLS-CPR by appointment.

Skills

BLS-CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology

Clinical certification in Speech‑Language Pathology

NY State licensure

Completion of clinical fellowship

Job description

About the Role

At SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, our expert Speech-Language Pathologists change lives every day—helping patients overcome serious challenges in swallowing, cognition, and communication to reclaim their independence and confidence. We’re more than a team—we’re a community of compassionate professionals driven by purpose.

We’re looking for someone passionate about making a real impact, eager to grow skills, and ready to join a dynamic team. Openings are available to provide acute care services and/or outpatient services for adults and pediatrics with diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, head and neck cancer, SCI, cardiac conditions, and chronic airway. Upstate provides extensive onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

To become a member of our caring and effective team you must ensure the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Pathology
• Clinical certification in Speech‑Pathology (or equivalent)
• NY State licensure
• Completion of clinical fellowship
• BLS‑CPR certification required by the time of appointment

Benefits

• Extensive onboarding, including opportunities for enhanced education with ASHA CEUs
• Base pay rate between $83,500 and $103,785, depending on experience
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Choice of several outstanding health‑insurance benefits
• Well‑being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student‑Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Wide choice of retirement savings plan

If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review the general posting for this position at https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/speech-language-pathologist-syracuse-new-york-united-states and apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected classes under State and Federal law.