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.
Overview Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care. A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves. Job Details The Speech Language Pathologist provides inpatient acute care services and is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team providing advanced, high quality healthcare. This position includes evaluation and treatment of children and adults mostly in the inpatient setting however, coverage in outpatient settings may be required occasionally.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates clients/patients and determines causal factors for speech, language and/or hearing impairments; gathers data related to patient's communication disorder, selects appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of the patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement. Develops individualized treatment programs for patients diagnosed as needing speech and language intervention. Develops and maintains long and short term treatment objectives for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted. Areas addressed include articulation, voice, fluency, receptive and expressive language skills, oral motor competence, dysphagia and auditory skills.
Requirements:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Certificate of Clinical Competence(CCC) in Speech and Language from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. New York State license and registration in Speech-Language Pathology required. MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) required Previous experience with adult neurologic population is preferred. Posted Salary Range USD $73.59 - USD $73.59 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
