Senior Speech Pathologist - Otolaryngology

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

The Senior Speech and Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction. The role also mentors less experienced Speech Pathologists.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent education in speech-language pathology.
Three years of speech-language pathology experience.
New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License from the New York State Education Department.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

Administers speech, language, and cognitive evaluations, tests, or examinations to collect information about the type and degree of impairment.
Evaluates speech and language test results and medical or background information to determine speech impairment and treatment.
Counsels and instructs patients about communication disorders and coping with related stress and misunderstanding.
Provides patients, families, and caregivers with ongoing counseling and education to facilitate communication.
Helps patients develop and recover reliable communication and swallowing skills so they can fulfill 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, or dysphagia treatment methods or technology.
Mentors less experienced Speech Pathology staff.
Performs other related duties.