Staff Speech Language Pathologist-WF

City/State Bronx, New York Grant Funded No Department PMREHAB - Speech Language Pathology Bargaining Unit 1199 Work Shift Day Work Days ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours 9 AM-5:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate $52.70 Provides direct patient speech-language therapy including evaluation and treatment as outlined by the guidelines of New York State practice and hospital policy. Embraces the team concept of the department and the customer service approach to patient care. Details / Requirements Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (Required) Certification by the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC‑SLP) (Required) A current New York State license in Speech Language Pathology (Required) BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) (Required) Independent in evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders on an inpatient and outpatient basis Experience with the highest acuity conditions while caring for the swallowing and communication needs of medically complex and critically ill patients in the intensive care units as well as on acute care floors Strong documentation and communication skills to convey recommendations and provide education and in‑services to the interdisciplinary team Proficient in conducting Modified Barium Swallow studies in coordination with Radiology as well as trained in performing, interpreting and applying results from Fiberoptic Evaluation of Swallow Studies (FEES) Knowledgeable about cranio‑facial abnormalities, congenital heart defects, gastrointestinal disorders, tracheostomized patients, use of Passy‑Muir Speaking Valves, and head and neck cancer Fluency in Spanish is ideal Position will be inclusive of a weekend day (Thu‑Sat or Sun‑Thu) 9 am – 5:30 pm Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, lay off and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montefiore Health System