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Speech Pathologist (PD)
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$85,867 / year median in New York
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Hospital:
- Perform standardized patient testing and treatment on each patient as appropriates.
- Perform videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (optional)
- Patient education.
- Multidisciplinary care plan.
- Education for nursing staff and PCTs.
- Comply with updated forms and policies.
- ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification
- Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, required.
- Currently licensed in Speech Pathology in the State of New York.
- Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, required.
- Eligibility for certification in Speech Pathology by American Speech and Hearing Association.
- Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.