Speech Language Pathologist-CFY-St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and energetic candidate to join our team as a Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologist CFY. At St. Peter's Health Partners, we invest in your future with industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions. We offer 1 to 1 mentorship, monthly free continuing education, and external continuing education reimbursement. St. Peter's Hospital is a Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region and a Not for Profit Organization, which qualifies for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements

Graduate of a speech-language pathology program approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Speech Language Pathologist Limited Permit Verification by an ASHA approved graduate program that all academic coursework has been completed, prior to beginning Clinical Fellowship.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong time management skills.

Nice To Haves

BLS for Health Care Providers preferred.
Experience with Modified Barium Swallow, electro larynx, tracheostomy speaking valves and augmentative communication equipment.
Experience administering clinical swallowing evaluations/therapy programs and communication evaluations/therapy for neurologically impaired and medically fragile populations.

Responsibilities

Establishes a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals following a functional evaluation for all patients, under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
Provides education to patients, family members, students, staff and to the community at large, under supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
Coordinates services with other medical disciplines, making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process, under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior and safe work practices.