Speech Pathologist

One Brooklyn Health • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

Diagnose and treat patients with language, speech or hearing difficulty. Identify treatment options, monitor progress and conduct testing.

Requirements

• MA from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program.
• May be a new graduate or have experience.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of speech, language, swallowing cognition and voice therapy as related to speech therapy.
• Demonstrate adequate clinical skills necessary to perform patient care.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• NYS-license as Speech Pathologist
• ASHA Certified (American Speech-Hearing Association)
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify developmental speech and communication difficulties or disorders.
• Devise and implement treatment plans and protocols for patients.
• Document clients’ progress toward established treatment objectives.
• Develop speech and language skills for patients.
• Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
• Collect and compile data to document clients’ performance and periodically assess program.
• Select or prepare speech instructional materials.
• Conduct client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation or hearing.
• Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
• Conduct training for hospital staff, family or community programs.
• Conduct speech and language research as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees