Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association with a degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Excellent communication skills for communicating with patients, medical staff, and house staff.
• Excellent assessment skills to accurately prognosticate patient potential and guide individuals toward achieving that potential.
• Proficient with MS Office and Epic/EMR software.
• Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist, or a temporary permit.
• Must hold or be eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer and directly apply Speech/Language Pathology treatment modalities prescribed by a referring physician.
• Evaluate, assess, plan, direct, and treat patients or residents referred for speech/language pathology services, and interpret test results in accordance with standard procedures.
• Re-evaluate patients as appropriate and implement new treatment plans and goals as necessary.
• Provide treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Participate in multidisciplinary consultations.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Complete continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements, as applicable.
• May provide information related to departmental budget considerations for Speech Pathology needs and optimum patient care and service.
• May assist in scheduling patient or resident visits for further evaluation and treatment.
• Ensure all documentation and charts are complete.
• Participate in infection control, safety, and educational programs within the department and organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.