Speech/Language Pathologist

The Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and services in upstate New York.

State-of-the-art technology supporting and adapting to an ever-changing health care delivery system.

Performs evaluations, develops treatment plans, and implements speech/language pathology services for patients according to principles and practices of the profession. The speech/language pathologist is competent to provide services to patients infants to adult geriatric.

Education/Qualifications:

• An M.S. degree in speech/language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Eligibility for a certificate of clinical competency during a clinical fellowship year is also acceptable

Experience:

• Experience as a Speech/language Pathologist prior to employment is desired.
• New graduates for a clinical fellowship year, with a designated clinical mentor will be considered.

Licensure/Certificates:

• NYS license as a Speech/Language Pathologist required.
• For new grads – NYS license as a Speech/Language Pathologist must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire.

Skills:

• Must be capable of understanding and carrying out prescribed diagnostic and therapy services as requested by physicians and/or midlevel providers including competency in radiologic studies within the scope of the profession.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires frequent standing, sitting, and walking, as well as bending
• Must be able identify and differentiate colors.