Speech Pathologist 2 (Hourly/Per Diem)

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH CTS Speech Pathologist II.

Job Summary

The Staff per-diem Speech Therapist provides diagnostic evaluation and skilled treatment services for patients with speech, language, swallowing, cognitive-communication, and related disorders in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings. The position develops individualized treatment plans, educates patients and families, collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, and supports clinical instruction, documentation, and departmental quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform diagnostic examinations and provide treatment for patients with dysphagia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication disorders, and other speech and language impairments.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled speech therapy in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings in accordance with departmental standards of care.
• Establish individualized treatment goals and develop plans of care to achieve those goals.
• Provide patient and family education, as appropriate, and instruct other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Participate, as needed, in interdisciplinary rounds and huddles; consult with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient care.
• Evaluate needs for speech and hearing equipment and adaptive or assistive devices, and submit appropriate requests.
• Complete required clinical documentation, billing, and related patient care records accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Manage patient assignment lists, treatment records, and billing activities while meeting departmental productivity standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in departmental onboarding, orientation, in-service education, and professional development activities.
• Provide supervision to rehabilitation aides and volunteers.
• Coordinate and participate in instructional activities for students, nurses, house staff, and other medical personnel.
• Assist with speech therapy inventory control, equipment management, and records maintenance.
• Participate, as needed, in hospital committees, community outreach, and educational or clinical care activities.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and related activities.
• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, professional licensure requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the institution’s WE CARE values.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Speech Pathology.
• New York State Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure.
• 1+ year of inpatient clinical experience in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant Speech Pathology clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Certification and experience.

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.