Speech Language Pathologist Coordinator-PD

Overview St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the

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Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island. St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Job Details The Speech Language Pathologist Coordinator provides inpatient acute care services and is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team providing advanced, high-quality healthcare. The SLP Coordinator oversees the delivery, quality, and compliance of speech-language pathology services within the organization. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative leadership, ensuring effective therapy programs, staff support, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Inpatient services of cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patients Educates patient and family members Work with interdisciplinary team for plan of care Develops and implements speech-language therapy programs Maintains service quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives Manages caseload distribution Supervises and supports speech-language pathologists Ensures evidence-based practices are implemented in therapy services Monitors patient/client progress and program outcomes Oversees accurate and timely documentation, evaluations, and reports Prepares for audits and accreditation processes Knowledge of hospital, Joint Commission, state and federal guidelines

Requirements:

MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) required NYS SLP license and registration Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology Strong communication skills 1-2 years of experience required, preferably in a hospital setting Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred Posted Salary Range USD $70.00 - USD $89.00 /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.