Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health.

With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a Level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the South Shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence-based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides treatment to children/adults at our outpatient facility and is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team providing advanced, high-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, and swallowing needs in children and adults of all ages and diagnoses.

• Develops individualized treatment plans and sets goals for children/adults diagnosed as needing speech and language/feeding/swallowing interventions.  Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted.

• Selects appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment.

• Provide speech therapy services to children with IEPs.

• Areas addressed include articulation, voice, fluency, receptive and expressive language skills, oral motor competence and dysphagia.

• Accurate documentation for all patient visits in EMR

• Educate patient and family members.

• Work with the interdisciplinary team when indicated for plan of care.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• New York State license and registration in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• BLS certification.
• TSSLD Certification is required.
• Pediatric MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) experience preferred.
• Pediatric and adult outpatient experience preferred.
• Infant feeding experience preferred.
• Ideal candidates possess a passion for and experience in pediatrics and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient interaction.
• Ability to comply with all regulatory standards.

Posted Salary Range

USD $45.96 - USD $57.50 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth