Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologist CFY– St. Peter's Hospital

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and energetic candidate to join our team as a Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologist CF!

More Amazing Reasons to join St. Peter's Health Partners:

• At St. Peter's Health Partners we invest in your future with industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions that help you build long-term financial security.

• In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we offer 1 to 1 mentorship, monthly free continuing education, and external continuing education reimbursement, and more!

• Recognized leader: St. Peter's Hospital is a Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

• Not for Profit Org - Qualifies for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What you will do:

• Provides consultation, evaluation and speech-language pathology services under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals following a functional evaluation evaluation for all patients, under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
• Provides education to patients, family members, students, staff and to the community at large, under supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
• Coordinates services with other medical disciplines, making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process, under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior and safe work practices.

What you will need:

• Graduate of a speech-language pathology program approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

• Speech Language Pathologist Limited Permit Verification by an ASHA approved graduate program that all academic coursework has been completed, prior to beginning Clinical Fellowship.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills

• BLS for Health Care Providers preferred.

• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow, electro larynx, tracheostomy speaking valves and augmentative communication equipment.

• Experience administering clinical swallowing evaluations/therapy programs and communication evaluations/therapy for neurologically impaired and medically fragile populations.

Pay Rate for CFY: $36.60

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.