Per Diem - Speech Pathologist - Pediatrics

Northwell Career Site; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Career Site is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with hearing, speech, and language disorders. You will document care, monitor progress, and counsel patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s degree, NY licensure, and ASHA SPL certification, with 1–3 years of relevant experience. You will contribute to treatment planning and discharge planning while collaborating with other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Current NY State license to practice as a Speech Pathologist.
• ASHA Certification (SPL) required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic evaluations and screenings for in-patients and out-patients including discharge planning.
• Documents care and maintain records as required; maintains records on evaluations and treatments.
• Prepares treatment plans and recommendations.
• Screens and assesses patients based on diagnosis and age to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Discusses findings and collaborates with patients/family on the establishment of goals.
• Develops program to support performance in the home and community environment; monitors patient response to treatment and changes plan, as needed.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit is received and formulates follow up plan when indicated.
• Provides treatment utilizing Speech and Language Pathology modalities and techniques.
• Takes an active role in rehabilitation and departmental meetings.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Record keeping

Education

Master's Degree

New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License

ASHA Certification (SPL)

1-3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Evaluates communication disorders and administers therapy treatments for patients with problems associated with hearing, speech, and language disorders. Maintains records, monitors progress, and counsels patients and their family members. Participates in multidisciplinary consultations.

Job Responsibility

• Performs diagnostic evaluations and speech/language screenings for in-patients and out-patients including discharge planning.
• Documents care and maintain records as required; maintains records on evaluations and treatments.
• Prepares treatment plans and recommendations.
• Screens and assesses patients based on diagnosis and age to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Discusses findings and collaborates with patients/family on the establishment of goals.
• Develops program to support performance in the home and community environment; monitors patient response to treatment and changes plan, as needed.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit is received and formulates follow up plan when indicated.
• Provides treatment utilizing Speech and Language Pathology modalities and techniques.
• Takes an active role in rehabilitation and departmental meetings.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Speech Pathologist in New York State, and Current Clinical Competence - SPL (ASHA) Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).