Speech Pathologist NE

Department/Unit: Communication Disorders Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America) Salary Range: Min. $31.28/hr - Max $51.61/hr The Communication Disorders Center is seeking a day (preferably weekday mornings (would consider early evenings) Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist desiring diverse clinical opportunities in a fast-paced hospital setting. Caseload is primarily on the inpatient adult rehabilitation unit, but may include acute care coverage. Includes diagnostic and/or therapeutic responsibilities for patients with primarily speech-language, voice, cognitive disorders. Dysphagia experience preferred but not required. Required qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, NYS licensure in Speech Pathology, and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. ASHA membership must be maintained annually. AHA Heartsaver CPR (or higher level) is required and may be obtained post-hire. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides services and support for individuals with speech, language, voice, communication, and/or swallowing disorders, aimed at the amelioration of difficulties stemming from such disorders. New York State Professional Licensing Standards and Practice Guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guide the practice of the Speech-Language Pathologist. The primary responsibilities of the Speech-Language Pathologist are evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center​ Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.