Speech Language Pathologist-PD

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details The Speech-Language Pathologist provides treatment for children and adults in our multiservice pediatric and adult outpatient area, with a need to cover inpatient as well.

Responsibilities

Evaluates clients/patients and determines causal factors for speech, language and/or hearing impairments; gathers data related to patient's communication disorder; selects appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of the patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.

Develops individualized treatment programs for patients diagnosed as needing speech and language intervention. Areas addressed include articulation, voice, fluency, receptive and expressive language skills, oral motor competence, dysphagia and auditory skills.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (CCC) New York State license and registration in Speech-Language Pathology required. MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) required Previous experience with adult neurologic population is preferred.

Hours require evening coverage. TSHH certification is needed. Salary Range USD $73.59

• USD $73.59 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides treatment for children and adults in our multiservice pediatric and adult outpatient area, with a need to cover inpatient as well.

Responsibilities

Evaluates clients/patients and determines causal factors for speech, language and/or hearing impairments; gathers data related to patient's communication disorder; selects appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment. Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of the patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.

Develops individualized treatment programs for patients diagnosed as needing speech and language intervention. Areas addressed include articulation, voice, fluency, receptive and expressive language skills, oral motor competence, dysphagia and auditory skills.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (CCC) New York State license and registration in Speech-Language Pathology required. MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) required Previous experience with adult neurologic population is preferred.

Hours require evening coverage. TSHH certification is needed. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.