Speech Lang Pathologist-PD
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital are proud members of Catholic Health and have served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every resident and patient, every time.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- New York State license and registration in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- BLS certification through American Heart Association required.
- Healthcare experience is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to comply with all regulatory standards.
Nice To Haves
- MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) experience/ competency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language and/or swallowing impairments.
- Perform objective swallow evaluations.
- Recommend least restrictive safe diet consistencies to maximize patient nutrition.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and set goals for patients diagnosed as needing speech and language / feeding/swallowing interventions. Re-evaluate and modify treatment programs as warranted.
- Accurate documentation for all patient visits in EMR
- Educate patient and family members
- Work with interdisciplinary team for plan of care
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- defined benefit pension plan
- culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
