Speech Pathology Intern

Northwell • Village of Lake Success, NY

7d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a licensed speech pathologist, evaluates
communication/swallowing disorders, establishes realistic goals. Identifies
specific therapeutic intervention to maintain, restore, and/or promote the
patient’s pre-morbid status. Administers therapy, participates in
multidisciplinary team meetings and performs related duties.

Speech Pathology CFY - Clinical Fellowship

Job Responsibility

Performs diagnostic evaluations and speech / language / swallowing screenings
for in-patients and out-patients evidencing disorders/ impairments, using
appropriate test procedures.
Develops and submits a therapy treatment plan based upon the findings
including short and long term rehabilitation goals, projections of the
frequency of visits and the expected duration of the therapy services.
Helps in providing therapy in group and/or individual sessions providing
language development, speech correction, auditory training, speech reading
and dysphagia intervention.
Assists in counseling patients and families on problems associated with
disorders.
Documents the patient’s progress after each session.
Participates in team conferences and department meetings, as required.
Receives direct and indirect supervision from the supervisor and/or staff
therapists.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are
considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not
essential functions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.
• Speech Pathology CFY - Clinical Fellowship
• Master's Degree - Speech Pathology

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic evaluations and speech / language / swallowing screenings for in-patients and out-patients evidencing disorders/ impairments, using appropriate test procedures.
• Develops and submits a therapy treatment plan based upon the findings including short and long term rehabilitation goals, projections of the frequency of visits and the expected duration of the therapy services.
• Helps in providing therapy in group and/or individual sessions providing language development, speech correction, auditory training, speech reading and dysphagia intervention.
• Assists in counseling patients and families on problems associated with disorders.
• Documents the patient’s progress after each session.
• Participates in team conferences and department meetings, as required.
• Receives direct and indirect supervision from the supervisor and/or staff therapists.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern