Speech & Language Pathologist - Otolaryngology

Speech-Language Pathologist

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with neurogenic speech language/swallowing impairment; communicates findings to members of the Rehab team via participation in patient conferences and in written reports.
• Recommends diets, and performs modified barium swallow studies.
• Provides patients, families and caregivers with ongoing counseling regarding the nature of swallowing and communication disorders and their ramifications for functional performance.
• Determines appropriate tasks to be undertaken by Speech students.
• Orders treatment materials as appropriate, maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Institutes speech pathology in-service training programs for inter-disciplinary staff.
• Formulates and implements group therapy programs to address the needs of communication impaired patients and their families in the community.
• Consults with and establishes liaisons with existing senior citizen centers, stroke clubs, organizations for head injured, to; educate, share information, and develop appropriate community programs, referrals, and follow-up.
• Designs appropriate PI instrument and participates in performance improvement. Acts as a member of the PI committee as assigned by the Chief Speech Therapist or Therapy Manager.
• Maintains accurate patient treatment and attendance statistics.
• Assures public relations within the community. Promotes the profession at universities and colleges.
• Participates in program development for Rehab unit and within the Speech department.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology
• New Grad or Clinical Fellowship Year
• Name: New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Issuing Agency: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)-American Speech Language Hearing Association

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Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $61628 - $93846.72 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.