Speech/Language Pathologist

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs and interprets speech and language evaluations for patients with communicative disorders and those requiring more specialized care, such as patients with dysphagia, laryngectomy and aphasia.
• Plans and provides speech and language therapy and intervention based on evaluation results.
• Develops and initiates treatment programs for more complex patients, including Plans of Care.
• Provides counseling, education, and guidance to patients and their families regarding disorder(s).
• Adapts existing resources to meet patient and caregiver needs.
• Maintains comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) for each patient.
• Communicates through written reports, flowsheet documentation, and other EMR specific tools.
• Recommends changes in standard departmental practices.
• Works collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines.
• Conducts clinical teaching with medical students and undergraduate/graduate students from various colleges/universities.
• Provides education and in-services to hospital faculty and staff regarding speech and language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• May identify potential research projects and assist with the design and implementation of clinical research and data collection activities.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and 1 year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology in a health care setting required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong team-based relationships required
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Eligibility for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required
• New York State license in Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required

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