Speech & Language Pathologist - Otolaryngology

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction.

• Evaluates and treats patients with neurogenic speech language/swallowing impairment; communicates findings to members of the Rehab team via participation in patient conferences and in written reports.
• Recommends diets, and performs modified barium swallow studies.
• Provides patients, families and caregivers with ongoing counseling regarding the nature of swallowing and communication disorders and their ramifications for functional performance.
• Determines appropriate tasks to be undertaken by Speech students.
• Orders treatment materials as appropriate, maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Institutes speech pathology in-service training programs for inter-disciplinary staff.
• Formulates and implements group therapy programs to address the needs of communication impaired patients and their families in the community.
• Consults with and establishes liaisons with existing senior citizen centers, stroke clubs, organizations for head injured, to; educate, share information, and develop appropriate community programs, referrals, and follow-up.
• Designs appropriate PI instrument and participates in performance improvement. Acts as a member of the PI committee as assigned by the Chief Speech Therapist or Therapy Manager.
• Maintains accurate patient treatment and attendance statistics.
• Assures public relations within the community. Promotes the profession at universities and colleges.
• Participates in program development for Rehab unit and within the Speech department.
• Performs other related duties.

• Masters degree in speech-language pathology
• New Grad or Clinical Fellowship Year
• Name: New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Issuing Agency: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)-American Speech Language Hearing Association

846 - Otolaryngology MSH FPA - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine