Speech Language Pathologist

Title: Speech Language Pathologist Department: Otolaryngology Job Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist provides inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with voice, swallowing, and communication disorders, with a primary focus on ENT-related care and Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies. Working closely with ENT, Physical Therapy, Neurology and Radiology, this role supports patients with dysphagia, head and neck cancer, and tracheostomy/laryngectomy needs, and contributes to the Aerodigestive Team. Responsibilities Performs outpatient Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies in collaboration with Physical Therapy, Radiology and ENT. Conducts clinical swallow evaluations, FEES, and dysphagia therapy. Provides pre- and post-operative care in the inpatient and outpatient setting for head and neck cancer patients, including prophylactic swallowing exercises and voice rehabilitation. Manages tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, including stoma care, speaking valve fitting, and TEP/electrolarynx training. Collaborates with the Aerodigestive Team on complex airway and swallowing cases. Develops individualized treatment plans and maintains accurate, timely clinical documentation. Coordinates with ENT, Radiology, Neurology and referring providers to support continuity of care and efficient scheduling. Manages a high-volume, complex outpatient caseload and may assist in clinical training of Speech-Language Pathology students. Qualifications / Requirements Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the diagnostic and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders, including outpatient Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies. Solid experience with instrumental evaluations of swallowing and voice – Videofluoroscopy, FEES, Videostroboscopy. Knowledgeable in tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis (TEP) training and tracheostomy/laryngectomy management. Must have head & neck cancer experience. Education: Masters degree in Speech Pathology plus one year fellowship, required. Licenses / Certifications: New York State Licensure in Speech Pathology, required. Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, required. Special Requirements Physical Requirements Light Work (involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds; requires moderate mobility to different work locations) Other Physical Requirements Hearing Manual Dexterity Pushing/Pulling Standing, climbing, mobility Visual Acuity #J-18808-Ljbffr