Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Part Time

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in the Town of Southampton is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (Part Time) to evaluate and treat pediatric patients based on comprehensive assessments. The ideal candidate will have ASHA certification and relevant NYS licensure. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Opportunities for education and training of medical students are also available.

Qualifications

• ASHA certification required.
• NYS license must be current or eligible.
• Competencies in pediatric feeding and swallowing, language and speech development necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standardized practice and assessment batteries.
• Treat patients according to accepted standards of clinical practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare treatment team.

Skills

ASHA certification

Competencies in pediatric feeding and swallowing

Experience with speech and language development

Education

NYS license and current registration

Current BLS provider certification

Job description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Part Time

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Position Summary

The pediatric speech language pathologist must be credentialed by the medical board to provide outpatient speech pathology services to a wide range of pediatric patients. The clinician will earn an academic title to provide direct supervision and training to first- and second-year medical students who rotate each semester as part of their medical clinic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standardized practice and assessment batteries appropriate to the diagnosis. Proceed with the evaluation after obtaining an MD order. Conduct a thorough chart review and obtain a pertinent history for the assessment.
• Write a comprehensive speech-language-cognitive, voice, and/or swallowing evaluation.
• Use specific instrumentation, sometimes in conjunction with ENT, radiology, and GI, for assessing speech and swallowing functions, and interpret findings for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Competence with videofluoroscopic evaluation and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing is a plus.
• Experience with assessing and treating pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, speech and language delay/disorders, central auditory processing, and voice.
• Treat patients according to accepted standards of clinical practice and using evidence to guide decision-making under MD order. Complete documentation in a timely manner for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Actively participate in patient, family, and staff education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare treatment team.
• Provide an educational in-service to staff annually as assigned by the department head.
• Provide holiday and weekend coverage in an acute care setting as assigned by department head.

Required Qualifications

• ASHA certified.
• NYS license and current registration, or eligible.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.
• Competencies in pediatric feeding and swallowing, language and speech development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience working in an acute care and outpatient setting.

Physical Demands

• Occasional heavy lifting when providing patient care.
• Attention to detail.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

All hospital positions may be subject to changes in passes and shifts as necessary.

This position may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.

This function/position may be designated as “essential” – employees may be required to remain at their work location or report to work during institutional emergencies.

EEO Statement

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected class under federal or state law.