Speech Pathologist (FGP)-Manhattan, Otolaryngology, Per Diem
About The Position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, part of NYU Langone Health, is hiring a per diem Speech Pathologist for its Manhattan Otolaryngology team. The successful candidate provides speech-language pathology services under supervision and performs other duties deemed necessary by the Department Head. The role involves assessing communication function and abilities, developing and adapting treatment plans based on evaluation results, medical and psychosocial information, and patient goals, and providing individual and group therapy. The Speech Pathologist communicates findings and treatment information to patients and families, coordinates care with supervisors, referring physicians, and rehabilitation team members, and maintains complete, confidential documentation in accordance with departmental and insurance requirements.
Requirements
- MA/MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
- New York State license in Speech Pathology.
- Complete continuing education required by New York State to maintain licensure.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and amend speech-language pathology treatment programs in response to patients’ communication needs and goals.
- Use medical and psychosocial information, evaluation results, and patient-stated goals to establish realistic plans, explain treatment rationales, reassess progress, and plan for discharge.
- Monitor patients’ functional and clinical programs and inform the supervisor of program changes to support coordinated care.
- Assess patients’ communication function and abilities, screen for speech-language pathology assessment needs, and assign accurate FIM and WeeFIM ratings.
- Use medical and social history to identify evaluation constraints and interview patients and families to determine functional communication, understanding of treatment goals, recovery expectations, and desire for treatment.
- Conduct speech-language pathology evaluations according to the department’s policies and procedures; consult the Acting Director or Pediatric Supervisor about patient-management recommendations and contact the referring physician with findings when necessary.
- Explain assessment findings, the nature of speech-language pathology, recovery, psychosocial impacts, and access to services to patients and families in a timely manner.
- Engage families and caregivers in treatment planning, training, and treatment termination planning as appropriate; provide information about community resources and support expression of feelings about the disorder.
- Document treatment and attendance accurately, confidentially, and promptly according to departmental protocols and insurance guidelines.
- Provide clear and relevant verbal reports at staff meetings and maintain cooperative communication with peers and other rehabilitation team members regarding shared patients.
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, orient patients and caregivers to treatment, and use flexible and creative tasks while allowing patient choice where feasible.
- Demonstrate continued proficiency in the skills required to treat the assigned patient population.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
