SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST at Brooklyn

Job Description

The Speech/Language Pathologist provides direct service to patients with communication and 
swallowing disorders on a one-to-one basis at intervals determined by patients need, professional

judgment and physician referral. 

*  Conducts patient initial evaluations, re-evaluations, treatments and procedures in a proficient,

  professional, thorough and timely manner.  Develops an effective P.O.C. based on these

  findings while establishing functional/measurable short and long term g

*  Responsible for preparing functional, objective, complete and timely documentation of all

  patient notes/tests; completing necessary charge slips and documenting treatment date/time

  in log book.

*  Performs procedures/examinations/evaluations after discussion with or when ordered by the

  supervising physician in order to assess the ability or lack thereof to swallow or maintain

  adequate PO intake safely or phonate properly.

*  Treats patients according to his/her job description, ASHA Code of Ethics and Standards of

  Practice.

*  Treats patients with respect, compassion and understanding, and aids in the care and safety of

 patients at all times.

*  Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the PM&R Division and

  performs evaluations/re-evaluations, treatments, SLP procedures on in/out patients as needed.

 *  Conducts a proper review of patient medical records (history) prior to SLP intervention and

  when possible speak with the referring specialist i.e. ENT M.D./assigned nurse/medical resident

    while assuring confidentiality of all information and records.

 *  Educates patients, their families and hospital staff (i.e. Dieticians) in the proper use of

  feeding/speech devices or equipment; formulates a daily HEP, written and verbal based on

  identified learning needs; evaluates effectiveness of learning; documents

 *  Conducts Q.I./P.I. activities as directed by their supervisor/PM&R Director accurately,

  completely and in a timely fashion.

 *  Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions; has

  initiative and can be counted on for SLP activities and performs other duties as required or

  requested by her/his supervisor.

 *  Communicates effectively with patients, their families, inter and intra-departmental staff and

  communicates unexpected findings to the referring M.D/PM&R Director/nurse/dietician/PM&R

    supervisor as appropriate.

 *  Insures all SLP equipment is properly functioning, serviced, clean and in good order.

 *  Treats patients of all ages (e.g. neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics,

  elderly ages 0 - 120 years), race, creed, gender and disabilities without bias or prejudice.

 *  Attends in house/outside courses, conferences, meetings, to knowledge base; attends

 community Health Fairs; willing to give in-services; follows up on missed PM&R meetings.

 *  Utilizes and directs all support staff (Rehabilitation aides, ortho tech, volunteers, clerical staff)

  appropriately.

 *  Performs all other duties as required.

Job Requirements

*  Graduation from an accredited program for Speech Pathology.
*  Registered by the New York State Education Division.
*  Successful competion of clinical fellowship year.
*  American Speech and Hearing Association Certification and New York State Licensure.
*  One year experience preferred. 

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Brooklyn, Company: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.