Speech Language Pathologist - CF
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (CF) works under the supervision and observation of a New York State-licensed Speech Language Pathologist supervisor. The role evaluates and develops therapeutic plans for the oral motor, communication, and feeding needs of people supported (PWS), and provides physician-ordered Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services. The clinician treats people with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to Speech-Language Pathology, uses therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance, and guides PWS and their families or significant others in equipment use and exercise regimens. The position participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning, completes contemporaneous documentation in electronic health records, tracks clinical fellowship hours, meets with a direct supervisor, and adheres to clinical fellowship protocols. Practice must follow ASHA scope-of-practice guidance and NYSED supervised-experience requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in speech-language pathology from a New York State registered licensure-qualifying program, an ASHA-accredited program, or an equivalent program as determined by the NYS Education Department.
- Willingness to take initiative.
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Highly flexible personality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge of AAC/AT and communication applications.
- Experience and knowledge of oral motor structures and function.
- Experience and knowledge of swallowing and feeding issues.
- Experience working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays.
- Experience with intellectual and developmental delays.
- Proficiency with electronic health records, ideally Next-Gen.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate oral motor, communication, and feeding needs and develop therapeutic plans.
- Provide physician-ordered Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services.
- Treat people supported with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to Speech-Language Pathology.
- Use therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.
- Plan, direct, and supervise people supported and their families or significant others in using equipment and following exercise regimens.
- Participate in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
- Complete contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records.
- Track clinical fellowship hours, meet with the direct supervisor, and ensure adherence to clinical fellowship protocols.
- Follow ASHA scope-of-practice guidance and NYSED supervised-experience requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
