Speech Language Pathologist-PD

Catholic Health • Town of Smithtown, NY

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About The Position

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy services in the department. The role includes planning, implementing, and administering services within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology, coordinating with the director and other supervisors to integrate therapy into patient care plans, and delivering direct clinical services to patients with communication disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients, develops individualized plans of care that meet professional standards, and provides rehabilitation services and guidance in speech and language exercises and self-care activities. The role also ensures that prescribed services are provided and completes department and facility reporting, written evaluations, patient-chart progress notes, and daily procedure charges while maintaining confidentiality. Care should recognize individual cultural and religious diversity and patient rights, and interactions with patients, families, and staff should reflect courtesy and respect. The position also includes educating patients about their rights.

The listed pay rate is USD $69.45 per hour. Catholic Health states that employees are eligible for benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture supporting professional and educational growth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• New York State licensure as a Speech Pathologist.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience with the trach/vent population.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow studies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff members, management peers, and hospital administration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.
• Prior experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy services in the department.
• Plan, implement, and administer services within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Confer regularly with the director and other supervisors involved in patient services to support timely provision and integration of therapy into the patient’s care plan.
• Provide direct clinical services to patients with communication disorders.
• Evaluate patients to determine the type of speech and/or language disorder.
• Develop individualized plans of care tailored to patients’ needs and consistent with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Provide rehabilitation services and guide patients in speech/language exercises and self-care activities to improve function.
• Ensure patients receive adequate services as prescribed by the physician.
• Prepare and submit department and facility reports while maintaining confidentiality of records.
• Prepare and submit written evaluation reports.
• Accurately document progress notes in patient charts.
• Submit procedure charges daily.
• Provide care that reflects understanding of individual cultural and religious diversity, patient needs, and patient rights.
• Maintain an atmosphere of courtesy and respect toward patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate respect for religious and cultural diversity in interactions with patients, families, and staff.
• Educate patients regarding their rights.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• A culture that supports professional and educational growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time