Speech/Language Pathologist

Strong Memorial Hospital

Time as Reported / Per Diem

R265670

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

500510 Speech Pathology

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 213 H

Compensation Range:

$34.89 - $47.10

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Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides services to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in children and/or adult population. This is a position for inpatient rehab.

• Candidates with experience with acquired brain injury (CVA, TBI) and/or spinal cord injury are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Minimum of 1 day per month.

• Holiday and weekend coverage required.

• Must have CCCs and have or be eligible for full (not provisional) NYS SLP licensure.

• Unfortunately, clinical fellows will not be able to be considered for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs and interprets speech and language evaluations for patients with communicative disorders and those requiring more specialized care, such as patients with dysphagia, laryngectomy and aphasia.

• Plans and provides speech and language therapy and intervention based on evaluation results.

• Develops and initiates treatment programs for more complex patients, including Plans of Care.

• Provides counseling, education, and guidance to patients and their families regarding disorder(s).

• Adapts existing resources to meet patient and caregiver needs.

• Maintains comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) for each patient.

• Communicates through written reports, flowsheet documentation, and other EMR specific tools.

• Recommends changes in standard departmental practices.

• Works collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines.

• Conducts clinical teaching with medical students and undergraduate/graduate students from various colleges/universities.

• Provides education and in-services to hospital faculty and staff regarding speech and language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

• May identify potential research projects and assist with the design and implementation of clinical research and data collection activities.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and 1 year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology in a health care setting required

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong team-based relationships required

• Flexibility and problem-solving skills required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Eligibility for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required

• New York State license in Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required

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