Speech Language Pathologist-1
About The Position
The University of Rochester is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and/or adult populations. This role involves direct speech-language services, consultation for patients with various disorders, performing and interpreting tests, and providing diagnostic and therapy services based on evidence-based practice. The position also includes counseling, education, and guidance to patients and their families, adapting resources to meet needs, maintaining comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR), communicating through written reports and documentation, and recommending changes in standard departmental practices. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and 6 months of experience in Speech Pathology required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to learn computer programs related to electronic medical records and charge capture/schedule systems required.
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required.
- New York State license in Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in one or more clinical sub-specialty areas preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides services to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and/or adult populations.
- Provides direct speech-language services.
- Provides consultation for patients, such as those with neurological disorders, voice disorders, and closed head/traumatic brain injuries.
- Performs and interprets tests.
- Provides diagnostic and therapy services that reflect evidence-based practice.
- Provides counseling, education, and guidance to patients and their families regarding disorder(s).
- Adapts existing resources to meet patient and caregiver needs.
- Maintains comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) for each patient.
- Communicates through written reports, flowsheet documentation, and other EMR specific tools.
- Recommends changes in standard departmental practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
