Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Part Time

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 the 1st and 2nd year students who rotate each semester as part of their medical clinic requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Evaluates patients using standardized practice and assessment batteries appropriate to the diagnosis. Proceeds with the evaluation after obtaining an MD order. Conducts a thorough chart review and obtains a pertinent history for the assessment.

· Writes a comprehensive speech language cognitive, voice, and/or swallowing evaluation.

· Uses specific instrumentation, some in conjunction with ENT, Radiology, and GI for the purposes of assessing speech and swallowing functions, and interprets for diagnosis and treatment planning.

· The candidate with competencies in instrumentation including 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.

· Treats patients according to accepted standards of clinical practice and using evidence to guide decision-making under MD order. Completes documentation in a timely manner for both inpatients and outpatients.

· Actively participates in patient, family and staff education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare treatment team.

· Provides an educational in-service to the staff annually as assigned by the Dept Head.

· Provide holiday and weekend coverage in acute care setting as assigned by Dept 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.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

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 pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.