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WMCHealth lists this Speech Lang Pathologist, Staff (ma) opportunity in poughkeepsie, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Speech Lang Pathologist, Staff (ma)
nCompany: MidHudson Regional Hospital
nCity/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
nCategory: Allied Health Prof/Technical
nDepartment: Speech Pathology
nUnion: No
nPosition: Full Time
nHours: M-F; 9am-5:30pm
nShift: Day, Evening
nReq #: 49590
nPosted Date: Oct 02, 2026
nHiring Range: $41.65/HR - $52.36/HR
nApply Now
nExternal Applicant link ( Internal Applicant link
nJob Details:
nProvide Speech-Language Pathology diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients in a variety of clinical settings. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides Diagnostic Services- requiring 5% or less supervision (including both direct and indirect supervisory activities).
nnDemonstrates strong diagnostic skills in at least three of the five following clinical areas: (Adult speech-language, Pediatric speech-languageVoiceDysphagia (adult or pediatric),
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nCF, LLD, MBS, FEESST, video-stroboscopy, fluency, augmentative). Demonstrates strong diagnostic skills in more than 3 areas with the level of supervision noted above.
nnConsistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate testing materials and/ or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Independently pursues and achieves updated knowledge in a wide variety of assessment tools (beyond skill updates required due to revised tests). Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications, and/or imporvements to clinical or departmental protocol/instrumentation/testing methods.
n nProvides Treatment Services– requiring 5% or less supervision (including both direct and indirect supervisory activities)
nnDemonstrates strong treatment skills in at least three of the five following clinical areas: (Adult speech-language, Pediatric speech-language, Voice, Dysphagia (adult or pediatric),
n nOther:
nCF, LLD, MBS, FEESST, video-stroboscopy, fluency, augmentative). Demonstrates strong treatment skills in more than 3 areas with the level of supervision noted above.
nnnConsistently selects and utilizes appropriate therapy materials and/or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Independentlly pursues and achieves updated knowledge in a wide variety or specialized area of treatment techniques or treatment tools.
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nnConsistently selects engaging, functional therapy activities.
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nnDesigns all therapy services around patient interests.
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n nDocumentation– with 5% or less supervision required. Clinical Documentation:
nnnEvaluation documentation includes thorough discussion of problem, results, and recommendations. Consistently applies a thorough integration of all aspects of the individual and their diagnostic results into evaluation reports.
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nnEvaluation documentation consistently includes interpretation of results and findings are clearly supported by presenting concerns and test data
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nnMakes appropriate clinical recommendations and referrals, and consistently follows department procedures for completing such referrals.
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nnTreatment documentation is consistently functional, measurable, specific, and objective.
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nnClinical documentation is accurate, thorough, and complete 90% of the time according to dept standards. Meets such standards 91% of the time or greater.
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nnClinical documentation is completed in a timely manner according to dept standards 85% of the time. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 86% of the time or greater.
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n nDepartmental Documentation:
nnnDepartmental documentation (e.g. productivity forms, charge/day sheets, PE submission) is accurate and complete 90% of the time. Department documentation meets standards 91% of the time or greater.
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nnDepartmental documentation (e.g. see above) meets dept timeliness standards 85% of the time. Department documentation is timely 86% of the time or greater.
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n nCommunicates Effectively
nnnConsistently reports findings/progress directly to patient/caregiver in a clear and concise manner. Consistently utilizes a variety of communication methods/techniques, depending on listener needs, to assure maximal communication success.
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nnConsistently educates and counsels caregivers and patient to facilitate carryover of recommendations/skills. Consistently utilizes a variety of communication methods/techniques, depending on listener needs, to assure maximal communication success.
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nnSeeks input from patient/caregivers, and other involved professionals.
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n nEfficiency/ Productivity
nnnMaintains productivity of at least 50% on average while efficiently providing services in multiple sites. Productivity expectation may be adjusted based on site assignment and amount of travel. Average productivity is 51% or greater.
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nnConsistently communicates with supervisor/coordinator when schedule openings occur and offers to provide coverage for other programs/areas/sites as appropriate.
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n nTeamwork
nnnDemonstrates the ability to identify challenges, issues or problems, seeking appropriate support when needed to ensure positive outcome or resolution. Makes suggestions to supervisor for potential process improvements that consider clinical, financial or time factors.
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nnParticipates in at least 1 outreach activity per year. Outreach activities may include an educational program to internal or external customers, cultivating of referral sources, development of new programs, etc. Participates in more than one such activity or suggests a new outreach activity.
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n nPerforms other related duties as assigned.
nnServes as brand ambassador by upholding the WMCHealth Mission, Vision, and CARE values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.
n nQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE
nnPreferred: Previous experience in the profession of speech-language pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.
n nEDUCATION
nnObtained at least a Master's degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent, as determined by the NYS education department, in accordiance with the NYS commissioner's regulations.
n nLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
nnnClinical fellowiship and/or NYS License in Speech-Language Pathology.
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nnNYS Ed Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification or TSHH (as required by program).
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n nOTHER
nnnIf applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
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nnMust have own transportation to move from site to site and/or home to home to provide patient care.
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nnMust possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
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nnMust possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
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n nAbout Us:
nMidHudson Regional Hospital
nMidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.
nBenefits:
nWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
nnnHealth Insurance
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nnDental
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nnVision
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nnRetirement Savings Plan
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nnFlexible Savings Account
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nnPaid Time Off
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nnHolidays
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nnTuition Reimbursement
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Worksite address
poughkeepsie, NY, 12600, US
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