Speech Therapist

Job description

Responsibilities: - Evaluate & Treat: Conduct initial and periodic assessments for speech, language, and swallowing disorders. - Goal Setting: Develop and adjust measurable treatment plans based on individual patient needs and physician orders. - Collaborate: Partner with the Rehabilitation Therapist and nursing staff on care transitions and discharge planning. - Mentor: Provide clinical guidance to new staff, students, and volunteers. Qualifications: - Licensure: Current New York State SLP License and registration NYS Office of the Professions. - Experience: Minimum 1 year in a hospital or rehabilitation setting. - Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Physical Requirements: - Ability to move throughout the facility and stand/sit for extended periods. - Capability to lift or position up to 30 lbs occasionally. - Acute sensory skills to assess patient vocalizations and non-verbal cues.