Speech Pathologist

Description Main Function: Evaluates, determines/coordinates treatment plan, and provides Speech / Language services in accordance with standards of ASHA and The Speech Language Pathology Practice Act, NYS Department of Health, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Effectively delivers the activities of designated discipline that include acute care, short-term rehab, long term care and outpatient. Actively supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the Health System through their activities. Also collaborates with other services within and outside the Health System to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our Customers. Required Job Specific Competencies: The Therapist must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs and to the care needed. Qualifications: Current NYS Licensure in Speech Pathology required Ongoing accredited continuing education as required by NYS licensure or certification required CPR Certification within 3 months of employment required ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required Masters in Speech/ Language Pathology from accredited institution required. Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in acute care, sub-acute and/or skilled nursing facility preferred. Pay Range: $46.00 - $46.00 Starting Pay: $46.00 Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)