Speech Language Pathologist

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for direct patient care including assessment and treatment of swallowing, feeding, speech, language, and cognitive disorders covering the spectrum of inpatient diagnoses including stroke, head trauma, head and neck cancer, chronic airway disorder, and related disorders; and services for speech, language, and swallowing in a medically based practice; pediatric to geriatric patient populations. Collaborate with other health care providers and families. Prepare and maintain patient care documentation in a timely manner. Attend designated clinics, rounds, and conferences. Participate in educational programs for staff, students, volunteers, and other professional health care personnel. Participate in training for new staff. Serve as a clinical instructor for students. Facilitate new program development.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
• NYS licensure
• Clinical certification in Speech Pathology (or its equivalent)
• Completion of clinical fellowship year
• BLS-CPR certification required by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care including assessment and treatment of swallowing, feeding, speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
• Collaborate with other health care providers and families.
• Prepare and maintain patient care documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend designated clinics, rounds, and conferences.
• Participate in educational programs for staff, students, volunteers, and other professional health care personnel.
• Participate in training for new staff.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students.
• Facilitate new program development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree