Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *One Saturday per Month;[...]

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services under supervision, and any other duties deemed necessary by the Department Head. Job Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Develops, implements, amends, evaluates and plans speech-language pathology treatment programs according to changing communication needs and requirements. Uses medical, psycho-social information from SLP evaluation and patient stated goals to develop realistic plans for patients. Provides clear rationale for all aspects of the treatment plan, re-evaluates and amends the plan as necessary. Monitors and reassesses functional and clinical programs in a complete manner. Anticipates and plans for discharge. Informs supervisor of changes in the patient’s program to ensure coordination of the total program. Conducts group and individual therapy sessions. Implements the plan in individual/group sessions, appropriately orients patient caregivers to SLP treatment and interprets the SLP role. Establishes and maintains an accepting climate for expression of feelings. Uses flexibility and creativity in task design for group or individual sessions and permits patient control and choice as much as feasible. Documents treatments rendered and patient attendance accurately and in accordance with the department’s protocol. Maintains clinical documentation according to the Departmental P&P manual. Completes concise, accurate and timely documentation and keeps patient documentation confidential. Follows insurance (e.g., Medicare) guidelines for documentation. Provides verbal reports at staff meetings that are clear, concise, and relevant to ensure representatives at team meetings are well informed. Maintains active and cooperative dialogue with peers and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding shared patients. Interprets assessment findings to patient and family in a timely fashion and provides information to the patient/family regarding the nature of SLP, course of recovery, psycho-social impact. Provides information regarding access to SLP services. Engages family in ongoing treatment planning, training regarding techniques to improve communication function. Involves caregivers (as necessary) in planning for treatment termination. Provides opportunity for expression of feelings regarding the SLP disorder. Provides information regarding community resources (support services, web sites, etc.). Effectively assesses patients’ communication function and abilities. Effectively screens patients for identification of SLP assessment needs and assigns accurate FIM and WEE FIM ratings. Uses medical and social history to determine constraints on evaluations. Demonstrates thorough patient/family interviewing techniques to determine functional communication, establish patients’ understanding of SLP goals for treatment, recovery expectations, and desire for SLP treatment. Conducts SLP evaluation according to the P&P manual. Confers with the Acting Director or Pediatric Supervisor regarding recommendations for patient management. Contacts the referring MD to report evaluation findings once necessary. Demonstrates continued proficiency in the skills required to treat the assigned patient population. Minimum Qualifications: MA/MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology; CCC‑SLP from ASHA and New York State license in Speech Pathology. Continuing education required by NYS for maintaining licensure. BLS certification (issued by the American Heart Association‑AHA, or the American Red Cross‑ARC) or CPR/AED certification (issued by the American Heart Association‑AHA, or the American Red Cross‑ARC) is required upon entry to the position. Required Licenses: Speech Pathologist License‑NYS, ASHA Certification. Preferred Qualifications: NYS Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resource groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary for the role is $65.00 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. 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