Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Norwalk Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and apply evidence-based interventions across newborn to geriatric ages in an acute care setting.

The role may rotate to outpatient sites as needed. The candidate will perform instrumental swallow exams (MBS and FEES), collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support the hospital's standards of practice and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• ASHA CCC or candidacy for CCC required.
• CT licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy examinations and develops treatment goals with patient input.
• Provides care to diverse populations including adults and pediatrics in acute care.
• Performs instrumental swallow exams including MBS and FEES.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Northwell Health's Norwalk Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and apply evidence-based interventions across newborn to geriatric ages in an acute care setting.

The role may rotate to outpatient sites as needed. The candidate will perform instrumental swallow exams (MBS and FEES), collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support the hospital's standards of practice and patient care excellence.