GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides diagnostic, habilitative and rehabilitative speech-language and swallowing services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Under general direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgment:

• Performs and interprets speech and language evaluations for both patients with common communicative disorders and for those requiring more specialized care such as patients with dysphagia, laryngectomy and aphasia.

• Plans and provides speech and language therapy. Develops and initiates treatment programs for more complex patients. Assists Speech-Language Pathologist II with evaluation and treatment of most complex cases.

• Provides counseling and guidance to patients and their families with regard to the disorder. Adapts existing resources to meet the patient's needs.

• Maintains comprehensive working records for each patient and communicates information through written reports and hospital chart notes.

• Recommends changes in standard departmental practices.

• Responsible for clinical teaching with medical students and house staff regarding speech and language disorders.

• Identifies potential research projects and assists with the design and implementation of clinical research. May assist in data collection activities.

• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology.

• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in Speech Pathology.

• Eligibility for Certificate of Clinical Competence and New York State license in Speech Pathology.

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.

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