Speech Pathologist

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Part time

Job summary

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking a part-time Speech Pathologist for the Long Island campus. This role involves treatment and evaluation of patients with communication and swallowing disorders, along with report writing and team participation. Candidates should have a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, relevant licensure, and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $50.00 to $53.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in speech-language pathology.
• Must hold a certificate of clinical competence and licensure.
• At least 3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment of patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate patients using standard assessment batteries.
• Write comprehensive reports for referring physicians.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Manage continuing education requirements.

Skills

Neurological Rehabilitation

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Creating hand and wrist splints

Adaptive equipment education

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Certificate of clinical competence

Job description

Overview

NYTech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Speech Pathologist, part time, located at the Long Island (Old Westbury, NY) campus. The Speech/Language Pathology Service provides direct service to patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment of patients according to accepted standards of clinical practice and applicable insurance guidelines.

Evaluation of patients using accepted standard of clinical practice and assessment batteries appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis are administered.

Writes comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice and/or swallowing report that are sent to the referring physician.

Completes daily notes and progress reports in a timely manner.

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Actively participates in the process of patient, family and staff education/counseling.

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease are specifically treated with modification of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) program or Speak Out! Program. Additional therapies include speech, language, cognitive linguistics, dysphagia and voice.

Attend clinical rounds, departmental meetings, and care plan meetings and reports patient status and progress in accordance with facility standards.

Maintains annual continuing education requirements for clinical practice.

Qualifications

Master's degree with a major in speech-language pathology.

Holds a certificate of clinical competence and licensure granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association

Required field of expertise in Neurological Rehabilitation; preferred expertise in Geriatric Rehabilitation.

A Health and Wellness Certification is preferred.

Must be competent in creating hand and wrist splints. Must be able to recommend and educate in the use of adaptive equipment for facilitation of activities in daily living.

CPR Certification is preferred.

A minimum of 3 years' experience is preferred.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $50.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $53.00/Hr.