Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

Under administrative and direct supervision of the Regional Director of Speech Pathology service and direct professional supervision of the Regional Chief Speech Language Pathologist provides coverage for staff Speech Language Pathologists on an as needed basis. Performs and interprets dysphagia speech language and voice diagnostic testing in accordance with established patients and families as to test results; interacts with referring physicians and prepares diagnostic reports. Provides dysphagia speech language and voice therapies to relevant all appropriate medical documentation. Participates in training or in-service education programs.

1. Performs diagnostic speech language voice and dysphagia evaluations (e.g. FEES videofluoroscopy) in order to diagnose impairments such as language disorders articulation defectsvoice disorders stuttering aphasia etc. Prepares written evaluations and completes medical documentation. Provides patient and family counseling; advises physicians and clinical staff of results; discusses speech/language therapies. Contacts external agencies regarding test results/case management.

2. Provides speech language voice and dysphagia treatment for patients who would potentially benefit. Prepares written treatment plans reports progress notes discharge summaries and othermedical documentation at appropriate intervals. Provides patient/family counseling; advises physicians and clinical staff of progress; maintains contacts with external agencies.

3. Participates in medical and professional conferences to discuss test results case analysis and follow-up to in institutional orexternal in-service programs for purposes of continuing clinical education. Provides teaching or training as required of clinicians medical residents students and externs. Participates in quality assurance programs for service.

4. Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility such as arranging follow-up for patients. Performs related duties as required professionally or required by Regional Director of Hearing and Speech physicians Director of Service.

1. Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of speech/language pathologists to acquire knowledge of assessment and treatment of communication disorders involving language fluency voice and articulation; use of equipment; and counseling ordinarily acquired via Masters Degree.

2. New York State licensure as Speech/Language Pathologist mandatory.

3. Very high level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat communication disorders including cognitive communicative voice language feeding and swallowing for culturally diverse patient populations. Effective time management for punctual documentation is also required.

4. Interacts with various internal hospital medical administrative and professional staff in the course of routine clinical duties. High degree of responsibility required for daily contacts with patients and their families.

5. Some manual dexterity required for manipulation of testing or treatment materials and equipment.

6. Spanish speaking skills are a plus.