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Speech/Language Pathologist - Acute Care & Outpatient
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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.
$81,774 / year median in South Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
SUMMARY:
The speech therapist completes patient assessments, establishes patient care plans, administers patient treatment in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Focus on maximizing the communicative and swallowing competence of each patient. Provide comprehensive diagnostic, consultative, and treatment services for patients with hearing, language, speech, and swallowing disorders. Adhere to the professional standards of the American Speech- Language
- Hearing Association and NYS Office of Professions.
Job Title:
Speech•Language Pathologist Department:
Physical Therapy Location:
80 E. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617Hours Per Week:
37.5Schedule:
Day shift, 8-hr. shifts 8:00 am- 4:00 pm, weekend & holiday on-call rotation
RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes speech and language therapy evaluations to establish treatment plans and home programs to restore function & prevent disability. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Administers patient treatment plan involving application of speech and language therapy techniques and modalities as indicated. Monitors response and progress to update and modify treatment plan as necessary to meet patient goals. Instructs patients and family members members/caregivers/ caregivers in speech and language therapy procedures and self-care techniques. Performs discharge planning and documentation to provide discharge instructions and maintain post-discharge continuity of care. Completes modified barium swallow studies within the hospital setting. Consults with physicians and other health care professionals regarding treatments, progress, patient needs, and outcomes. Participates in self and others' education, training, and development, as applicable. Additional documentation that is not performed during evaluation and treatment sessions. Performs any other related duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med) One of the following: New York State licensure,- or•for recent graduates: completion of at least 9 months supervised Clinical Fellowship year,•or•eligible to participate in supervised Clinical Fellowship year by a NYS licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a NYS Limited permit and followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure practice as a Speech Therapist (CCC-SLP)EDUCATION
LICENSES /CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE
$68,500.00- $97,760.