Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• The Speech‑Language Pathologist provides inpatient and outpatient Speech Pathology services to a wide range of adult and pediatric patients. The SLP also provides direct supervision and training to 1st and 2nd year students from Stony Brook University who will rotate each semester as part of their medical clinic requirements.
• Evaluates patients using standardized practice and assessment batteries appropriate to the diagnosis. Proceeds with the evaluation after obtaining an MD order. Conducts a thorough chart review and obtains a pertinent history for the assessment.
• Writes a comprehensive speech language cognitive, voice, and/or swallowing evaluation.
• Uses specific instrumentation, some in conjunction with ENT, Radiology, and GI for the purposes of assessing speech and swallowing functions, and interprets for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Treats patients according to accepted standards of clinical practice and using evidence to guide decision‑making under MD order. Completes documentation in a timely manner for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs suctioning for tracheostomized and ventilator‑dependent patients as appropriate. Utilizes oximetry and other monitoring tools as appropriate.
• Actively participates in patient, family and staff education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare treatment team.
• Provides an educational in‑service to the staff annually as assigned by the Supervisor. Provide holiday and weekend coverage in acute care setting as assigned by Supervisor.

• NYS License and current registration, or eligible.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.

• Occasional heavy lifting when providing patient care.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton and related facilities.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

* The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic‑based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year‑round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer.

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