Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation and Human Performance

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction.

Requirements

• Masters degree or equivalent education in speech-language pathology
• New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License; New York State Education Department
• 1 year of speech-language pathology experience
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (1 Year)
• Agency: American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Non-Bargaining Unit, 857 - Rehabilitation and Human Performance - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

Responsibilities

• Administers speech/language and or cognitive evaluations, tests or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment.
• Evaluates speech/language test results and medical or background information to determine speech impairment and treatment.
• Counsels and instructs patients concerning communication disorders and how to cope with the stress and misunderstanding that may accompany them.
• Provides patients, families and caregivers with ongoing counseling and education to facilitate communication.
• Assists patients in developing and recovering reliable communication and swallowing skills to allow them to fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.
• Conducts speech pathology in-service training programs for rehabilitation staff.
• Records and maintains reports of speech or swallowing treatments.
• Formulates and implements group therapy programs to address the needs of impaired patients and their families.
• Participates in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new speech pathology or speech/cognitive/language/dysphagia treatment methods or technology.
• Performs other related duties

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees