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Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time
Location:
Ithaca, NY
Description:
Job Description Job Title : Speech-Language Pathologist Department : Physical Therapy Reports To : Director, Physical Therapy Job Summary : The Speech-Language Pathologist will perform screenings, assess patient condition per ordering physician prescriptions, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary communication and/or swallowing skills. The Speech-Language Pathologist will be knowledgeable in all patient care duties and documentation requirements for the following departments of Cayuga Medical Center: Emergency, Acute, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy Services, and Imaging for Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies. The Speech-Language Pathologist will be caring, empathetic and knowledgeable about communication and swallowing conditions and therapies. Job Responsibilities include : Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice and swallowing disorders. Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients. Performing screenings to detect speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice and swallowing deficits. Recommending skilled speech-language pathology evaluation orders, if/when appropriate. Referring clients to additional medical or educational services, as appropriate. Educating patients, family members, and professional colleagues about communication and swallowing disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events. Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress. Documenting information and writing reports with details regarding patient billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment and discharge of patients. Remain ing flexible regarding work schedule to meet client‐staffing requirements. Performing related duties and responsibilities as required. Delivering age appropriate care for the patient population. Working collaboratively with professionals from many other disciplines. Attending and participating in scheduled staff and interdisciplinary patient care meetings. Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above. Requirements : Education and licensing: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Valid Professional License to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of New York Must possess Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support Experience with certain conditions or working with specific age groups may be preferred (e.g. Parkinson Disease, NICU Feeding, Head and Neck Cancer) Strong understanding of communication-related conditions, causes, and treatments Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with healthcare databases (following education and training, as needed) Must complete yearly mandatory safety inservices and/or trainings Must complete yearly Healthstream e-Learning Courses Must complete yearly Occupational Health clearances Must complete yearly mandatory departmental competencies for Inpatient Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy Services Must adhere to patient safety "Red Rules" and infection prevention policies Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation Attends and participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff May choose to be an internship supervisor as long as one possesses ASHA requirements for supervision Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Cayuga Medical Center
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time is a Nurse & Healthcare Speech Pathologist Job at Cayuga Medical Center located in Ithaca NY. Find other listings like Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Speech Pathologist Jobs.
Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time is a Nurse & Healthcare Speech Pathologist Job at Cayuga Medical Center located in Ithaca NY. Find other listings like Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Speech Pathologist Jobs.