Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow
About The Position
Under the supervision and observation of a New York State licensed Speech Language Pathologist supervisor, this role involves evaluating and developing therapeutic plans for individuals with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to speech-language pathology. The position focuses on addressing oral motor, communication, and feeding needs, providing habilitation/rehabilitation services, and utilizing therapeutic devices. The Clinical Fellow will also plan and supervise the use of equipment and exercise regimens with patients, families, and/or significant others. Participation in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning is essential. The role requires contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records, tracking hours, meeting with a supervisor, and adhering to clinical fellowship protocols. The scope of practice must align with ASHA and NYSED supervised experience requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in speech-language pathology from a New York State registered licensure qualifying program, a program accredited by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) or the equivalent.
- Willingness to take initiative.
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
- Highly flexible personality type.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge of AAC/AT and communication applications.
- Experience and knowledge of oral motor structures and function.
- Experience and knowledge about 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
- Evaluates and develops therapeutic plans to address oral motor, communication, and feeding needs.
- Provides Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services.
- Treats individuals with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to Speech-Language Pathology.
- Uses therapeutic devices and equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.
- Plans, directs, and supervises patients, family, and/or significant others in the use of equipment and exercise regimen.
- Participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Completes contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records.
- Keeps track of hours, meets with direct supervisor, and ensures adherence to clinical fellowship protocols.
- Follows the scope of practice as outlined by ASHA and NYSED.
Benefits
- Upon successful completion of CFY and obtaining professional licensure with NY state, yearly salary will increase to $75,000/year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
