Therapy Aide - Speech Therapy
About the job
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in an early childhood education setting, such as preschool, daycare, or Head Start.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely transfer and reposition patients.
- Ability to lift, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, and to bend and crouch.
- Engage children in activities to reinforce therapeutic goals from all disciplines, as directed by lead teachers and the clinical team, including facilitating movement, communication, and fine motor tasks during play and routines.
- Lead and participate in classroom activities, including Circle Time, small group work, arts and crafts, and independent play, ensuring activities are accessible and meaningful for all children.
- Assist with feeding and mealtime routines.
- Model positive behaviors and assist teaching staff in implementing strategies that support children's emotional regulation and social interactions.
- Stock, organize, and rotate materials, toys, and therapeutic equipment to maintain variety, safety, and cleanliness.
- Monitor inventory and prepare orders for classroom, office, and therapy supplies; ensure materials are received and stored appropriately.
- Perform minor cleaning and tidying throughout the day to maintain a safe, organized, and hygienic learning environment, including cleaning tables, shelving, countertops, toys, spills, centers, and therapy treatment spaces.
- Experience with children with special needs or in a pediatric clinical therapy setting is preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual ability in another language is a plus.
About the company
Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, New York specializes in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating children with complex medical needs through coordinated inpatient and ambulatory programs. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that coordinate medical treatment with rehabilitation and family-centered support across hospital and clinic settings. It differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on complex pediatric cases and by offering integrated, multi-disciplinary programs that link inpatient and outpatient services under one institution. The goal is to improve health outcomes for these children while providing families with accessible, comprehensive resources and programs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1891
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 donor events raised money, including $750,000 at the Pops Memorial Golf Outing.
- Blythedale’s 2024 Form 990 shows $6.4 million net income and $250.5 million assets.
- 2026 media coverage of child recoveries strengthens referrals, philanthropy, and employer brand.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid cuts threaten reimbursement, pressuring a $115.5 million 2024 revenue base.
- Larry Levine retired in 2025; Dr. Nathaniel Beers started November 2025, creating transition risk.
- ProPublica lists a 2024 negligence case, and care failures damage trust quickly.
What makes Blythedale Children's Hospital unique
- New York State’s only independent specialty children’s hospital, serving medically complex children.
- Only 14 specialty children’s hospitals nationally, with New York’s largest pediatric therapy department.
- Dedicated post-acute pediatric brain injury unit and ventilator-weaning expertise differentiate Blythedale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Safe Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Professional Development Budget