Staff Speech Pathologist, temporary - part time, Acute Care - Adult

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Staff Speech Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services under supervision and performs other duties as assigned by the Department Head. The role serves adult acute-care patients, assessing communication function and abilities and developing, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting treatment programs in response to patients’ needs, medical and psychosocial information, evaluation results, and stated goals. The position also involves conducting individual and group therapy, coordinating care with rehabilitation colleagues and supervisors, documenting services, and supporting patients and families through treatment and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• New York State license in Speech Pathology; required license is Speech Pathologist Lic-NYS.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or CPR/AED certification issued by either organization, required upon entry to the position.
• Complete continuing education required by New York State to maintain licensure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• ASHA certification, listed as a required license.

Nice To Haves

• New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, amend, evaluate, and plan speech-language pathology treatment programs based on patients’ communication needs, medical and psychosocial information, evaluation results, and stated goals.
• Provide clear rationales for treatment plans, monitor and reassess clinical and functional programs, make changes as needed, anticipate discharge needs, and inform the supervisor of program changes.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, orient patients and caregivers to treatment, explain the role of speech-language pathology, and use flexible and creative approaches that support patient choice and expression.
• Document treatments and attendance accurately, confidentially, and in accordance with departmental policies and insurance guidelines; provide concise verbal reports at staff meetings and maintain communication with peers and rehabilitation team members.
• Explain assessment findings, the nature of speech-language pathology, recovery expectations, and access to services to patients and families; involve families and caregivers in treatment planning, training, and termination planning, and share relevant community resources.
• Assess communication function, screen for speech-language pathology assessment needs, assign accurate FIM and WeeFIM ratings, conduct evaluations according to departmental policies, and use medical and social histories to guide evaluations.
• Interview patients and families to establish functional communication, understanding of treatment goals and recovery expectations, and interest in treatment.
• Consult the Acting Director or Pediatric Supervisor regarding patient-management recommendations and contact the referring physician to report evaluation findings when necessary.
• Maintain proficiency in the skills needed 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.

What This Job Offers

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