Do you have a passion for supporting your community and helping people live their best lives? Do you see yourself thriving in a diverse and dynamic team driven by
Collaboration,
Communication and
Compassion? If these values match yours, and you want
to meet the health and wellness needs of the community with excellence, then we want to speak to you about an exciting opportunity on our team for a
Speech and Language Pathologist-Per Diem.WHAT DOES ELLIS MEDICINE OFFER?This is a per diem position, allowing you the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you.Paid Sick leaveAccess to professional development opportunities
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-PD/PT?Under the direction of the Manager/Director of the Rehabilitation Services Department, the speech - language pathologist is responsible for providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising speech - language pathology services through the process of assessment, planning and implementation. He/she provides advisory service to other professionals who share responsibility for patient care and participates in the development of the rehabilitation program.
- EVALUATION AND TREATMENT - Speech-Language Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment of speech and swallowing according to approved practices, policies, and procedures of the Rehab Department of Ellis Hospital and New York State law. Demonstrates skills and abilities to assess and treat toddler, school age child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients when employed in the inpatient and outpatient service area.
- Inpatient duties include evaluation and treatment of swallowing through bedside swallowing evaluations and video fluoroscopic swallow studies. Experience in tracheostomy and ventilator patients, critical care and palliative care is preferred.
- Provides approved documentation to appropriate authorities.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with all persons involved in patient care and/or hospital activities.
- Assures financial viability according to standards of practice.
- Demonstrates his/her commitment to professional growth and competency.
- Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships - professional conduct.
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education, annual health assessment, and license verification.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE A SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST -PD/PT?,Education and Experience Requirements:
- A Speech and Language pathologist must have a minimum of a master's degree, and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech/Language Hearing Association.
- He/she must be licensed to practice as a speech - language pathologist in/by the State of New York.
Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.Salary Range: $29.44-44.16 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.