Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 10/22/26
Applications Due: 11/05/26
Vacancy ID: 227486

Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleSpeech Language Pathologist (NY HELPS) - 74417

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $94682 to $115504 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 RT 9W

City West Haverstraw

StateNY

Zip Code10993

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Speech-Language Pathologist will primarily serve as a clinical therapist on the inpatient therapy services and will provide evaluation and treatment for a variety of complex patient populations. The incumbent will also be expected to cover in the outpatient therapy areas as when needed.  

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Speech-Language Pathologist, SG 20.

Open Competitive NY HELPS qualifications: Possession of licensure and current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State or certification in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have possession of both, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinial Competence (ASHA CCC) and a NY State registered/license. If only one of these credentials is possessed at the time of hire, attainment of the second credential is required within the first year of employment at Helen Hayes Hospital to become a permanent employee. The preferred candidate will have clinical experience working with neurological diagnosis in an inpatient and outpatient setting and an understanding of inpatient documentation/ Medicare guidelines. They will have experience with swallow studies and/or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), as well as experience with Alternate and Augmentative Communication and /or willingness to learn and explore Augmentative and Alernative Communication (AAC) training opportunities.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive appointment, or non- competitive appointment via HELPS.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Posted salary range ($94,682 to $115,504) includes a geographic pay differential of $13,000 and a down state adjustment of $4,150.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 845-786-4215

Fax 845-786-4783

Email Address human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org

Address

Street Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 Rt 9W

City West Haverstraw

State NY

Zip Code 10993

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org, with Reference Speech Language Pathologist/74417 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources, Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.