Speech & Language Pathologist Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Health System

DescriptionThe Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech language cognitive and dysphagia dysfunction.ResponsibilitiesEvaluates and treats patients with neurogenic speech language/swallowing impairment; communicates findings to members of the Rehab team via participation in patient conferences and in written reports.Recommends diets and performs modified barium swallow studies.Provides patients families and caregivers with ongoing counseling regarding the nature of swallowing and communication disorders and their ramifications for functional performance.Determines appropriate tasks to be undertaken by Speech students.Orders treatment materials as appropriate maintaining cost effectiveness.Institutes speech pathology in-service training programs for inter-disciplinary staff.Formulates and implements group therapy programs to address the needs of communication impaired patients and their families in the community.Consults with and establishes liaisons with existing senior citizen centers stroke clubs organizations for head injured to; educate share information and develop appropriate community programs referrals and follow-up.Designs appropriate PI instrument and participates in performance improvement. Acts as a member of the PI committee as assigned by the Chief Speech Therapist or Therapy Manager.Maintains accurate patient treatment and attendance statistics.Assures public relations within the community. Promotes the profession at universities and colleges.Participates in program development for Rehab unit and within the Speech department.Performs other related duties.QualificationsMasters degree in speech-language pathologyNew Grad or Clinical Fellowship YearName: New York State Speech-Language Pathologist LicenseIssuing Agency: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)-American Speech Language Hearing AssociationNon-Bargaining Unit 846 - Otolaryngology MSH FPA - ISM Icahn School of Medicine Key Skills Mac Os,Helpdesk,Fitness,E Learning,AC Maintenance,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1