Jamaica Hospital
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Jamaica Hospital, New York, New York, us, 10261
The
Department of Speech-Language and Hearing at Jamaica Hospital
offers a wide range of Speech-Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently seeking an experienced
Speech Language Pathologist
for an immediate full-time day shift opportunity.
DUTIES
As a member of our highly trained Speech Pathology team, you will provide daily Speech Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services and interventions for children, adolescents and adults. Providing communication/cognitive and swallowing evaluation and treatment across inpatient rehabilitation, acute care and outpatient coverage areas. Implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders Evaluating and treating patients with a variety of head/neck cancer and managing aspects of their communication and swallowing Screening, identifying, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and following-up services for disorders of speech, language, voice, cognition, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing. Requirements
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Licensed and ASHA certified SLP with experience in instrumental swallowing evaluations (MBS & FEES preferred). Possess American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Experience in the management of patients with head and neck cancer in all aspects of communication and swallowing. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess The Following Attributes:
Ability to be sensitive to the individual needs/disabilities of the patient population; and have the ability to teach and share knowledge in a constructive, non-critical manner. Must have knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of speech-language pathology; and be knowledgeable of human anatomy and physiology of the head and neck structures, including the respiratory system Must have knowledge in the principals involved in the neurological organization of speech and language; and have an understanding of diagnostic testing, administration, scoring, and interpretation used in speech-language pathology
Department of Speech-Language and Hearing at Jamaica Hospital
offers a wide range of Speech-Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently seeking an experienced
Speech Language Pathologist
for an immediate full-time day shift opportunity.
DUTIES
As a member of our highly trained Speech Pathology team, you will provide daily Speech Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services and interventions for children, adolescents and adults. Providing communication/cognitive and swallowing evaluation and treatment across inpatient rehabilitation, acute care and outpatient coverage areas. Implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders Evaluating and treating patients with a variety of head/neck cancer and managing aspects of their communication and swallowing Screening, identifying, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and following-up services for disorders of speech, language, voice, cognition, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing. Requirements
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Licensed and ASHA certified SLP with experience in instrumental swallowing evaluations (MBS & FEES preferred). Possess American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Experience in the management of patients with head and neck cancer in all aspects of communication and swallowing. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess The Following Attributes:
Ability to be sensitive to the individual needs/disabilities of the patient population; and have the ability to teach and share knowledge in a constructive, non-critical manner. Must have knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of speech-language pathology; and be knowledgeable of human anatomy and physiology of the head and neck structures, including the respiratory system Must have knowledge in the principals involved in the neurological organization of speech and language; and have an understanding of diagnostic testing, administration, scoring, and interpretation used in speech-language pathology