Speech Pathologist, Outpatient

2200 The Winifred Masterson Burke Rehabilitation Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. The role includes supervising staff, leading treatment programs, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will provide family education, participate in rounds, and ensure accurate documentation and billing while maintaining high professional standards in a facility-wide HIPAA-compliant

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the role.
• Licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose speech and swallowing disorders using standardized and non-standardized tests.
• Develop long- and short-term treatment goals and plans.
• Lead and supervise clinical staff from a practice perspective.
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff; participate in rounds and conferences.
• Ensure documentation and billing for therapy services are accurate and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Verbal & written skills

Education

Master's degree

NY Speech-Language Pathology license

BLS Certification

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Speech & Hearing Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hourly Rate/Range: 99,000 – 106,000 Sign-On Bonus: N/A

Job Summary

Evaluates, diagnoses, and provides treatment for patient/residents with varied disorders of communication and/or swallowing, carries out administrative duties associated with patient/resident care, and contributes to program/department operations appropriate to the specific site. In addition, possesses advanced clinical expertise, supervises staff from a clinical practice perspective, and provides co-treatment and educational services for the program/department.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses speech/language and swallowing disorders by using standardized and non-standardized test procedures and methods, case history, medical information and presenting speech/language and swallowing symptomatology.
• Determine appropriateness of intervention, the need for referral to other specialists and prognosis.
• Develops appropriate long and short-term goals.
• Plans, directs, and administers age appropriate individual and/or group treatment program based on evaluation results that lead to achievement of goals and are designed to restore and improve communication and/or swallowing.
• Determine recommendation for follow-up treatment and/or evaluation upon discharge.
• Completes documentation according to facility time frames and requirements.
• Correctly identifies and bills for therapy services rendered.
• Attends and reports at rounds and team conferences.
• Is aware of safety precautions and able to carry out emergency procedures.
• Attends and participates in in-service programs.
• Prepares materials for evaluation and treatment activities.
• Provides patient/resident/family education and training and participates in family conferences.
• Demonstrates ability to lead treatment group.
• Demonstrates excellent written oral and communication skills.
• Responsible for 100% direct patient care at assigned site.
• Communicates information to patient/resident, family, physician(s), rehabilitation team, and other associated professionals as indicated by written and oral reports.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical evaluation and treatment skills and shares that information with team in consultation with supervisor/manager/program director.
• Contributes to efficient hospital/facility, program/division and team functioning.
• Active participant in hospital/facility, program/department and team problem solving and projects.
• Volunteers assistance where needed.
• Supervises rehab aides and volunteers as appropriate.
• Provide in-service training for staff as requested.
• Notifies the Director/Manager of need of equipment, materials or supplies, or follows department procedure.
• Participates in program/division maintenance.
• Maintains and contributes to safe work environment.
• Maintains an awareness of programs/hospital issues, projects a cooperative attitude, and promotes positive problem solving.
• Complies with program and facility mission, values and policies.
• Covers for team leader as indicated.
• Participates in new staff orientation/competency assessment as indicated.
• Participates in student training program as needed.
• Actively participates in the supervision process: Communicates needs to appropriate program/department personnel.
• Modifies performance in response to feedback.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of unusual patient/resident findings in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an awareness of limitations and seeks supervision appropriately.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive perceptual changes related to age into assessments, treatment plans and treatment modalities for adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients/residents.
• Completes annual career ladder requirements.
• Practices Standard Precautions.
• Follows regulations, policies and guidelines on the prevention of infections; does not eat or drink in patient care areas.
• Maintains confidentiality of information; abides by HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains a professional image and follows Hospital’s policy on uniforms; consistently wears hospital ID.
• Demonstrates reliable, on-time attendance, which is an essential function of all jobs at Burke.
• Completes mandatory annual learning (Learning Harbor) within deadline.
• Personally adheres to Burke C.A.R.E.S. philosophy by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect and exceeding expectations through service excellence.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters Required
• Works with program/site personnel; interdisciplinary personnel, including physicians, consulting otolaryngologist; patients, family members; students, visitors
• Manual dexterity for working equipment controls (e.g., tape recorders, audio-visuals devices, augmentative communication systems, hearing aids, etc.) and for examining oral mechanism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Often needs to manipulate wheelchairs into a small area
• Speech-Language Pathologist - New York State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Required
• BLS - American Heart Association Required

EEO Statement

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome you to share your particular talents and expertise by exploring our available positions.

Company Overview

Burke, a member of the Montefiore Health System, is a not-for-profit provider of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation care. Burke’s flagship hospital and main campus are centrally located in White Plains, NY. Burke operates an expanding network of outpatient therapy clinics in Westchester County and the Bronx, NY. Burke offers career opportunities in all areas of patient care and hospital operations.

Employee culture and benefits

• A culture of mentorship and collaboration.
• Working with an inter-disciplinary team of experts.
• Clinical knowledge growth through regular in-services and other opportunities.
• Career growth within the organization.
• Providing patient-centered care using state of the art equipment.
• Earning extremely high patient satisfaction scores.
• Ensuring a great reputation in our local communities.
• Giving back through volunteering at Burke-sponsored events.
• Recognition for their contributions at the local and national level.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• A 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• An Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free for employees and dependents
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability and New York Paid Family Leave Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Insurances at group rates: Life, AD&D, enhanced Short Term Disability, Vision, Pet Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Fitness Center Free parking (most locations)