Speech Pathologist

Trinity Health

83d • $39 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist provides consultation, evaluation and speech-language pathology services. Establishes a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals following a functional evaluation for all patients. Provides education to patients, family members, students, staff and to the community at large. Coordinates services with other medical disciplines, making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process.

Requirements

• Graduate of a speech-language pathology program approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York.
• Currently maintains the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow, electro larynx, tracheostomy speaking valves and augmentative communication equipment.
• Experience administering clinical swallowing evaluations/therapy programs and communication evaluations/therapy for neurologically impaired and medically fragile populations.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds.
• Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Supervises Speech-Language Pathology students, after one year clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation, evaluation and speech-language pathology services.
• Establishes a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals following a functional evaluation for all patients.
• Provides education to patients, family members, students, staff and to the community at large.
• Coordinates services with other medical disciplines, making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise as applicable, including but not limited to: Stroke.

Benefits

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level