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POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PD-Speech Pathologist. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing speech-language pathology services under supervision, and any other duties deemed necessary by the Department Head.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Develops, implements, amends, evaluates, and plans speech-language pathology treatment programs according to changing communication needs and requirements. Uses medical, psycho-social information, results of SLP evaluation, and patient stated goals to develop realistic plans for patients. Provides clear rationale for all aspects of treatment plan, re-evaluates and amends plan as necessary. Monitors and reassesses functional and clinical programs in a complete manner. Anticipates and plans for discharge. Informs supervisor of changes in patients program to ensure coordination of total program.
- Conducts group and individual therapy sessions. Implements plan in individual/group sessions appropriately, orients patient caregivers to SLP treatment, and interprets SLP role. Establishes/maintains an accepting climate for expression of feelings. Uses flexibility and creativity in task design for group or individual sessions and permits patient control and choice as much as feasible.
- Documents treatments rendered and patient attendance accurately and in accordance with departmental protocol. Maintains clinical documentation according to Departmental P&P manual. Completes concise, accurate, and timely documentation and keeps patient documentation confidential. Follows insurance (e.g., Medicare) guidelines for documentation. Provides verbal reports at staff meetings that are clear, concise, and relevant to ensure representatives at team meetings are well informed. Maintains active/cooperative dialogue with peers and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding shared patients.
- Interprets assessment findings to patient and family in a timely fashion and provides information to patient/family regarding the nature of SLP, course of recovery, and psycho-social impact. Provides information regarding access to SLP services. Engages family in ongoing treatment planning, training regarding techniques to improve communication function. Involves caregivers (as necessary) in planning for treatment termination. Provides opportunity for expression of feelings regarding the SLP disorder. Provides information regarding community resources (support services, websites, etc.).
- Effectively assesses patients' communication function and abilities. Effectively screens patients for identification of SLP assessment needs and assigns accurate FIM and WEE FIM ratings. Uses medical and social history to determine constraints on evaluations. Demonstrates thorough patient/family interviewing techniques to determine functional communication, establish patients' understanding of SLP goals for treatment, recovery expectations, and desire for SLP treatment. Conducts SLP evaluation according to P&P manual. Confers with Acting Director or Pediatric Supervisor regarding recommendations for patient management. Contacts referring MD to report evaluation findings as necessary.
- Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must have a MA/MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology; CCC-SLP from ASHA and NY State license in Speech Pathology. Continuing education is required in NYS for maintaining licensure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: NYS Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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