Speech Language Pathologist-PD

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, administering, and directing speech therapy services cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patients

• Educate patient and family members in recommendations for diet modifications

• Work with interdisciplinary team for plan of care
• Knowledge of hospital, Joint Commission, state and federal guidelines

Requirements:

• • Master's degree in speech-language pathology required.
  • NYS SLP license and registration.
  • Previous hospital experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to staff members, management peers, hospital administration.
  • Prior experience with EPIC preferred
  • Prior experience with Modified Barium Swallow study required
  • BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
  • Experience with trach/vent population required.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.