Clinical Specialist Speech adult neurogenic language and communication deficits

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Clinical Specialist in Speech to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating patient care training programs and developing procedures for the Speech Language Pathology Department. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree, a CCC SLP, and a New York State License, along with a minimum of five years of experience in speech language pathology. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, directing interventions, and ensuring the highest standards of care. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and CCC SLP with a New York State License required.
• Minimum five years expertise in speech language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care training programs and procedures for the Speech Language Pathology Department.
• Evaluate and implement interventions for patients referred for speech and language treatment.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

Patient Care Management Systems

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Specialist, Speech. In this role, the successful candidate assists the Director in the coordination of patient care training programs development and procedures/protocol and outreach/marketing for the Speech Language Pathology Department. Demonstrates an understanding of the goals of the departments and establishes objectives by which the assigned staff will accomplish them.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• Is responsible for submitting daily attendance records. Prepares monthly reports and submits to Director on a timely basis for review. Prepares minutes and/or provides records of departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Oversees departmental records and audits clinical files as needed. Instructs and provides feedback to staff regarding standards and procedures in report writing and documentation. Oversees the purchase, storage or maintenance of supplies and equipment for the department and makes related recommendations. Maintains records of purchases and received equipment. Delegates responsibilities for routine care and maintenance of supplies and equipment to staff.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures or programs under supervision of the Director. Reviews and updates procedures in P&P manual according to changing departmental needs. Communicates changes in procedures to staff, monitors implementation of changes. Considers and encourages suggestions from staff to upgrade quality of program. Suggests new programs to respond to changing patient care needs, changes in health care delivery and capabilities of staff. Identifies problems and plans for future needs (re: space, time, resources, health care delivery, and capabilities of staff). Reviews departmental goals and direction with Director.
• Assesses, directs, and implements intervention for selected patients referred for speech and language evaluation and treatment. Uses medical and social history to determine requirements for and constraints on the SLP evaluation. Interviews patient and caregivers to verify and obtain information, determine functional communication ability and establish patients understanding of disability. Conducts SLP evaluations according to procedures outlined in procedures manual. Refers patients to appropriate specialists when patients are outside geographic area. Provides concise relevant reports regarding evaluation findings and patients progress. Conveys recommendations for patient management made by staff to referring physician and other medical caregivers.
• Counsels assigned staff. Evaluates and documents SLP extern performance, counsels and registers corrective actions when necessary (in consultation with Director) accounting to NYULH personnel policy and procedures. Documents staff performance in clear, concise manner. Guides and counsels staff toward performance improvement and/or development. Communicates the performance difficulties of a given staff member to the Director. Monitors and/or executes CFY supervision program.
• Monitors all patient care activities and assists Director in coordinating smooth flow of activities in the Speech-Language Pathology Adult Rehabilitation program. Receives and processes patient referrals, prioritizes scheduling and supervises the implementation of established patient care procedures. Meets with assigned staff and with other departments as necessary in order to evaluate and maintain patients progress and monitor needs. Monitors and ensures accurate and timely documentation of treatment performed by staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters Degree and CCC SLP and New York State License required. Minimum five years expertise in speech language pathology. Continuing education and demonstrated advanced expertise within area of specialty also required. Excellent organizational and communication/interpersonal skills required.

Required Licenses: Speech Pathologist License - NYS, ASHA Certification

Preferred Qualifications:
5 - 7 years of experience in working with patients with acquired cognitive communication deficits.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $81,325.14 - $115,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.