Speech & Language Pathologist - Otolaryngology

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction.

Requirements

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology
• New Grad or Clinical Fellowship Year
• Name: New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License Issuing Agency: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)-American Speech Language Hearing Association

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with neurogenic speech language/swallowing impairment
• Communicates findings to members of the Rehab team via participation in patient conferences and in written reports.
• Recommends diets, and performs modified barium swallow studies.
• Provides patients, families and caregivers with ongoing counseling regarding the nature of swallowing and communication disorders and their ramifications for functional performance.
• Determines appropriate tasks to be undertaken by Speech students.
• Orders treatment materials as appropriate, maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Institutes speech pathology in-service training programs for inter-disciplinary staff.
• Formulates and implements group therapy programs to address the needs of communication impaired patients and their families in the community.
• Consults with and establishes liaisons with existing senior citizen centers, stroke clubs, organizations for head injured, to; educate, share information, and develop appropriate community programs, referrals, and follow-up.
• Designs appropriate PI instrument and participates in performance improvement.
• Acts as a member of the PI committee as assigned by the Chief Speech Therapist or Therapy Manager.
• Maintains accurate patient treatment and attendance statistics.
• Assures public relations within the community.
• Promotes the profession at universities and colleges.
• Participates in program development for Rehab unit and within the Speech department.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees