Careers

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a special place to be for healthcare professionals who put their hearts into their work. As a leading pediatric hospital dedicatged to providing comprehensive, compassionate carem our highly skilled staff enjoys the heartfelt rewards of making a difference in our patients' lives. Blythedale Children's Hospital is the only free standing children's specialty hospital in New York State and admits patients with complex medical conditions to its state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from all of the academic medical centers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut region. We are conveniently located 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Certified Child Life Specialist for our Child/Adolescent & Brain Injury Unit. Ideal CCLS candidate is compassionate and skilled at assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to promote effective coping and healing. Candidate will also function as an integral member of the larger Therapeutic & Developmental Support Services team, as well as on the clinical multidisciplinary team, to ensure quality family centered care.

Qualifications: Child Life Certification Mandatory, Minium of bachelor's degree; and one year experience preferred.

Salary: $61,000 - $69,000

Please seend your application, cover letter, and resume to: Kelsey Mayer at  KMayer@Blythedale.org referencing "Child Life Spec" in the subject line.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse, the candidate assists in performing a variety of duties related to the physical care of the patients. Obtains report of patients’ assignment from the RN at the start of the shift.  Provides meticulous care to each child that is appropriate and age sensitive.  Maintains unit and patients rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards.  Obtains, records and reports vital signs to RN.  Changes patients to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the therapists or RN.  Assists with or performs treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each patient.  Feeds or assists with feeding of patients during meals/snacks.  Assists patients with diapering/toileting/showers as necessary.  Repositions assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body alignment.  Maintains excellent hand hygiene, adheres to precautions as required for each patient.  Participates in unit performance improvement activities and takes responsibility for own assignments.  Maintains the patients’ bedside clean, in good order, and compliant with regulatory requirements.  Maintains professional boundaries.  Assist the nurse during emergency situations.

Requirements:  High School Diploma or GED; CNA Certification preferred. Needs to be able to perform the following physical activities for the majority of time at work:  standing, walking and sitting.  Must be able to move/lift equipment and patients (35-40 lbs.).  Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g., thermometers, scissors, etc.)

Salary: $41,600 -  $44,600 per year.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:  hr@blythedale.org and reference the position title in the e-mail subject line.

Blythedale Children's Hospital currently has an outstanding Part-Time opportunity for an Infection Prevention Practitioner. Working in collaboration with the Director of Infection Prevention will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the hospital wide infection prevention program. Will participate in the development of strategies and protocols to minimize and reduce the spread of infections, methods of surveillance and reporting of infection rates.

Ideal candidates will prossess a Baccalaureat degree in Nursing, CBIC certification or eligibility for certification preferred. We will consider other medical professionals with strong Infection Prevention / Control experience. In addition, 3 years' healthcare experience in an acute care or long-term care setting highly preferred. Knowledge of The Joint Commission Infection Control standards and reporting requirements for NHSN.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a very special place. As New York's only freestanding, specialty children's hospital, Blythedale is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of children with medical complexity, not only through superb multi- disciplinary patient care, but also throough teaching, research, and advocacy programs. Blythedale provides a unique environment where nurses put their heart, soul, and passion into their work and impact and enrich the lives of children andtheir families on a daily basis. Conveniently located 30 miles north of NYC in beautiful Westchester County, Blythedale offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and free parking for all employees.

Salary : $48,000 - $58,000 per year

EOE. Contact us to learn more about becoming a part of our dynamic team, or to apply, email your cover letter and resume to: avigorito@blythedale.org.

The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Pediatric Long-Term Care Pavillion at Blythedale Children's Hospital is seeking an MDS Coordinator for our 24-bed facility.  This is an exciting part -time opportunity for an experienced MDS Coordinator to make an impact on the delivery of medical care to children and families who are challenged by complex medical issues. The successful candidate will have an established reputation for leadership, teamwork, and partnering with residents and families.

As the MDS Coordinator the successful candidate will oversee accurate and throrough completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), care area assessments (CAAs), comprehensive care plans (CCP) and interim care plans, in accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines that govern the process. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to participate in regular care planning meetings. Ensure all new admissions and readmissionsare evlauated within 24 to 72 hours for Medicaid eligibility and /or significant changes in medical status and report such changes to the Director of Nursing.  Monitors the Case Mix Index scores and CASPER report, looking for potential risks, while ensuring all regulatory reporting and guidelines are followed. 

Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Licensed, or eligible for licensure by the New York State Department of Education as registered professional nurse. A minimum of 1+ years MDS experience or 3+ years of Long Term Care experience, Pediatric RN experience required. BLS certified, PALS encouraged. Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g., thermometeres, scissors, etc).

At Blythedale Children's Hospital, we are proud of our exceptional staff and their dedication to medically complex children and families. We believe that the best outcomes happen when people of varied backgrounds and experiences can be their authentic selves. Building a culture that embraces diverse thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives is our commitment to our staff, our patients, and the families we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $49.00 - $55.00 per hour.

 Please send your cover letter and resume to: HR@blythedale.org and reference "MDS Coordinator" in the email subject line. 

The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Pediatric Long-Term Care Pavilion at Blythedale Children's Hospital seeking an MDS Coordinator/Clinical Resource RN for our 24-bed facility. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for an experienced MDS Coordinator/Registered Nurse to make an impact on the delivery of medical care to children and their families who are challenged by complex medical issues. The successful candidate will have an established reputation for leadership, teamwork, and partnering with residents and families. Experience working in a pediatric facility is preferred.  This position splits time between the MDS review function and providing clinical bedside cares.

As a Registered Nurse the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a medical rehabilitation, and educational interdisciplinary team to provide the highest quality extraordinary care to the complex fragile pediatric population. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care for the residents while assisting with RN charge responsibilities as well as covering the Director of Nursing during planned absences. Building supporting relationships with the residents and families ensuring the liaison relationship supports the needs and rights of the residents. 

As the MDS Coordinator the successful candidate will oversee accurate and thorough completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), care area assessments (CAA's), comprehensive care plans (CCP) and interim care plans, in accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines that govern the process. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) participate in regular care planning meetings. Ensure all new admissions and readmissions are evaluated within 24 to 72 hours for Medicaid eligibility and /or significant changes in medical status and report such changes to the Director of Nursing. Monitors the Case Mix Index scores and CASPER report looking for potential risks, while ensuring all regulatory reporting and guidelines are followed.

Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Licensed, or eligible licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a registered professional nurse. A minimum of 1+ years MDS experience or 3+ years Long Term Care experience, Pediatric coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.q., thermometers, scissors,etc.).

At Blythedale Children's Hospital, we are proud of our exceptional staff and their dedication to medically complex children and families. We believe that the best outcomes happen when people of varied backgrounds and experiences can be their authentic selves. Building a culture that embreaces diverse thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives is our commitment to our staff, our patients and the families we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Salary: $97,000 - $105,000 per year.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: HR@blythedale.org and reference "MDS Coordinator/ Clinical Resource Registered Nurse" in the e-mail subject line.

Blythedale Children's Hospital seeks Full-Time Pediatric OTR's to work with a strong staff of 30 OTR's providing OT services to a diverse inpatient and outpatient population.

Requirements: Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy program. New York State OT license and NBCOT Registration. 

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a special place to be for healthcare professionals who put their hearts into their work.  As a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care, our highly skilled staff enjoys the heartfelt rewards of making a difference in our patients' lives. Blythedale Children's Hospital is the only free- standing children's specialty children's hospital in New York State and admits patients with complex medical conditions to its 94- bed inpatient and 24- bed long-term care pavilion from all of the academic medical centers in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut region.   We are conveniently located 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County. Competetive rates and salary, free parking, staff in-services and clinical supervision. EOE. 

Salaries: $92,000 - $101,000

Please email your cover letter and resume to: Julie Knitter, Director of Occupational Therapy at JKnitter@blythedale.org.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is currently looking to hire a full-time EXPERIENCED Patient Accounts Representative/Biller. This position woroks closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Patient Accounts, as well as the Patient Accounts team, the Medical Records and Social Work departments. 

The Patient Accounts Rep will perform full Revenue Cycle duties, including preparation and submission of claims through reconciliation of AR accounts, pursuit of claims denials, and resolution of credit balances. Biller will also be responsible for reviewing aging Trial Balances and working to reduce AR balances.

Knowledge of Medicaid FFS, Managed Care organizations and Commercial Payer claims processing is RQUIRED; experience with completetion of Medicaid applications is a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently is necessary. Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a variety of individuals with different knowledge levels is critical to this role. Ability to meet deadlines and manage time is critical.

Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of full-cycle hospital facility billing experience; college experience, with a Bachelor or Associates degree preferred. High School diploma will be considered with relevant billing experience. Blythedale will train but experience with Medicaid and commercial insurance providers, as well as full- cycle Patient Account Rep responsibilities is required. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required. Candidates without minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Salary: $51,500 -  $61,500

Blythedale offers a competitive salary, excellent benefit plans, and free parking. If you are interested in growing your career with us, please forward your cover letter and resume with salary requirements to PA@blythedale.org . Please include Patient Representative/Biller position in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual first interview.

We currently have an outstanding full-time opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to be a part of our Post-Acute Pediatric Rehabilitation Program. Partnered with our Pediatric Hospitalists, the Nurse Practitioner will care for medically complex children coming from the NICU or PICU for post-acute careand transition to thome. Children in Blythedale's Post- Acute Pediatric Rehabilitation program frequently come for a wide variety of complex medical needs including ventilator and TPN weaning, short gut syndorme management, feeding therapy, pulmonary hypertension treatment, acquired brain injury, complex surgeries, transplant recovery or post-complex cardiac surgery. Ideal candidates will have critical care experience, strong clinical and communication skills, and work collaboratively with nursing, medical and therapy staff as well as with patients and families. Cross-coverage with other units in the hospital as needed.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a special place top be for healthcare professionals who put their hearts into their work. As a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care, our highly skilled staff enjoys the heartfelt rewards of making a difference in our patients' lives.   Blythedale is the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State and admits patients with complex medical conditions to its state-of-the-art 118 bed facility from all of the academic medical centers in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut region.

Please contact us to learn more about becoming a part of our dynamic team. To apply please email or fax your cover letter & CV to Maryann Schmidt @ mschmidt@blythedale.org, or Jessica Materasso @ jmaterasso@bltyhedale.org, or Fax 866-310-5326. Please include Nurse Practitioner in the subject line.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opporunity Employer (EEO)

Salary : $143K - $153K

Blythedale Children's Hospital seeks an On-Call, Per Diem Pediatric Physician interested in on-call shifts in our expanding Department of Pediatrics. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who is experienced in the delivery of advanced medical care to children and their families who are challenged by complex medical issues and often medically underserved. The successful candidate will have an established reputation for clinical excellence, teamwork, and partnering with patients and families. As the children coming to Blythedale mostly come directly from an ICU, ideal candidates will have significant experience caring for medically fragile children in an inpatient hospital setting. Experience working in an ICU is preferred.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a special place to be for healthcare professionals who put their hearts into their work. As a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care, our highly skilled staff enjoys the heartfelt rewards making a difference in our patients' lives. Blythedale Children's Hospital is the only freestanding children's specialty hospital in New York State and admits patients with complex medical conditions to its state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from all the academic medical centers in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut region. We are conveniently located 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County and the facility is easily accessible by public transportation.

Rate: $ 150 / Hour

EOE. For further information or to apply for the position, email your cover letter and resume to: 

Maryann Schmidt at: MSchmidt@blythedale.org

or Jessica Materasso at: JMaterasso@blythedale.org

with Pediatrician On-Call / Per Diem in the subject line.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Physical Therapy provides independent and professional PT service through evaluation and treatment of neuro-muscular, functional and developmental skills to achieve maximal physical functioning in a patient's daily life tasks and as part of their total medical care. Conducts education and training of patient, family, and related disciplines.

Job Specifications

​Baccalaureate Degree, Master of Science Degree or a Doctor in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. Current New York State license or eligibility for licensure is required.

Experience

Pediatric experience preferred. Will consider new graduate.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Requires the ability to lift, carry and balance patients from light to heavy weight and the need to visually and auditorally monitor patients' status. Requires an ability to effectively, communicate verbally in writing, in the English language. Use of a computer is essential.

Blood Exposure Rise/OSHA Classification

It is the policy of Blythedale Children's Hospital to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A) Standards concering Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens. Refer to Hospital exposure Control PLan located in the Quality Management office for Hospital procedures and definition of class.

Essential Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge, competence and skill in pediatric physical therapy devaluation including areas of mobility, postural control, muscle strength, muscle tone, sensory, lower extremity spliniting, gross motor and gait analysis

Demonstrates ability to set realistic goals, methods and techniques reflecting PT theory to establish appropriate treatment programs

Continuously reviews therapist-patient relationships, procedures, and progress to ensure a high standard of treatment

Maintains caseload of 45 units and productivity of 9-10 units/day with flexibility to modify based upon hospital and department need

Consistently meets and actively participates in clinical supervision for case management including documentation review, co-treatment, and collaborative problem-solving. Recieves and provides feedback professionally

Effectively participates in training and supervision of therapy aides

Effectively participates in training and supervision of senior PT students and volunteers

Demonstrates competency in Meditech Electronic Medical Record system and documentation in the EMR is timely and appropriate.

Demonstrates clinical competency and skill in pediatric physical therapy assessment and treatment of the community school based child

Demonstrates insight into key department functions and participates in efficient daily operation.

We offer a very competetive salary in the $92,000 - $101,000 range and benefits package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your cover letter with resume to: LindaF@blythedale.org referencing "Physical Therapist" in the subject line.

Under the direction of the Nurse Director/Nurse Supervisor, a Registered Nurse diagnoses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems.  The Registered Nurse also provides such services as health teaching and counseling care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being for the patients.  The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care for a group of patients.  Needs to be able to perform the following physical activities for the majority of the time at work: standing, walking, sitting.  Must be able to move/lift heavy equipment/patients.  Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g. suction catheters, electric-monitoring devices).  Prior, relevant job experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing required.  Licensed, or eligible for licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a registered professional nurse. BLS certified, PALS encouraged.  Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g., thermometers, scissors, etc.).

Salary:  $96,400 - $107,300 per year.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:  HR@blythedale.org and reference “Registered Nurse” in the e-mail subject line.

FULL-TIME, PART-TIME (NIGHTS)

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for Respiratory Therapist to care for our medically fragile and complex pediatric patients and residents. Blythedale Respiratory Therapits pride themselves in their collaborative and evidence-based aproach. Our respiratory therapists serve as consultants to nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team. The Respiratory Therapy Department consists of experienced respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy residents who provide excellent quality care24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As a department that strives for innnovation and excellence, Blythedale respiratory therapists are always in search of the newest technologies and current clinical guidelines. Our RTs ensure that care delivery and clinical protocols reflect evidence- based practices. The pediatric population served by the Respiratory Therapy Department consists of experienced respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy residents who provide excellent quality care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Candidates must have an active New York State - Respiratory Therapist license, current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC. Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program. Have an associates of Applied (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy at minimum, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) is preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) throgh the American Heart Association. PICU and NICU experience preferred.

Schedule: Night Shift (1900 - 0730), variable schedule, includes weekends, (2) on-call shifts/ month and rotating holidays.

For further information or to apply for the position, email your cover letter and resume to: HR@Blythedale.org, reference Respiratory Therapist in the subject line or please send cover letter and resume to the Director of Respiratory at  JAlmendrala@blythedale.org

And Enhanced Starting Salary for Full-time Staff is $82,950

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a licensed Speech - Language Pathologist.  As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of medically complex children. 

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation and therapy for medical complex children, ages birth -> 18 years old with varied diagnosis
• Develop and implement effective treatment programs.
• Provide counseling to patients and patients’ families about results of testing and establish understanding regarding and goals for treatment.
• Create accurate documentation and reporting for all patient visits in an electronic medical record.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with the medical and staff and child's educational team

Speech Pathologist Qualifications / Skills:

• Familiarity with a variety of speech, feeding and cognitive disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to comply with all regulatory standards
• Second language proficiency is desired
• Must be highly flexible and able to work in a fast past environment

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in speech language pathology  
• Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience
• Active state SLP license
• ASHA certification preferred

We offer competitive rates, excellent benefits plans and free parking. If you are interested in growing your career with us, please forward your resume to Human Resources at Blythedale Children’s Hospital HR@Blythedale.org.  Include Speech Language Pathologist in the subject line.

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for Therapeutic Recreation Assistants.  Candidate will provide developmental/recreational support for patients across the hospital which includes but is not limited to infant/toddler unit, child/adolescent and TBI units, and Long Term Care. Under the guidance of CTRS, CCLS, LCAT and / or Program Coordinator, candidate will participate in the development and execution of care plans for patients and families. TRA hours will encompass evenings, weekends, and holidays as defined in departmental policy and responsive to program needs. Ensure cleanliness of play spaces and equipment. Participate in and facilitate special events, visitors, and donations as directed by supervisor.

Evening, weekend and holiday availability mandatory.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in child development or closely related field in progress or completed strongly preferred

Experience

Experience working with children required

Experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred

Salary: $39,400 -$42,400

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for Full-Time & / or Per Diem Speech Feeding Aide to join our Day Hospital Team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of medically complex children.  

Responsibilities include: 

Assisting  in the feeding program for patients under the direction of the Therapeutic Feeder, Special Instructor and Senior Speech- Language Pathologist

Under the direction of the speech / feeding therapist and classroom instructor, cleans toys, classroom items and feeding equipment

When needed, transport patients to other locations such as bus entrance, nursing, or the therapy village

Maintains departmental inventories of feeding and classroom supplies

Participates in varied training which include but are not limited to, Meal Time Safety and Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding (SOS)

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience with the pediatric population and collaborating with professionals who implace the feeding, eating, or swallowing needs of pediatric patients preferred.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a special place to be for healthcare professionals who put their hearts into their work. As a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care, our highly skilled staff enjoys the heartfelt rewards of making a difference in our patients' lives. Our caring and highly specialized staff are dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of children with complex medical illnesses and conditions. Blythedale Children's Hospital is the only freestanding children's hospital in New York State and admits patients with complex medical conditions to its state-of-the-art 94- bed inpatient facility and 24- bed long-term care pavilion from all of the academic medical centers in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylviania and Connecticut region. We are conveniently located 30 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County.

EOE. We offer competitive rates, excellent benefit plans and free parking.

If you are interested in growing your career with us, please forward your resume to Human Resources at Blythedale Children's Hospital at: HR@Blythedale.org

Include Therapy Aide in the subject line.