Speech Therapist

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate & Treat: Conduct initial and periodic assessments for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Goal Setting: Develop and adjust measurable treatment plans based on individual patient needs and physician orders.
• Collaborate: Partner with the Rehabilitation Therapist and nursing staff on care transitions and discharge planning.
• Mentor: Provide clinical guidance to new staff, students, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current New York State SLP License and registration NYS Office of the Professions.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility and stand/sit for extended periods.
• Capability to lift or position up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Acute sensory skills to assess patient vocalizations and non-verbal cues.