Speech Language Pathologist - Catholic Health

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

The Speech Language Therapist will provide patient care under MD referral. Maintains required documentation and professional relationships with patients, families and staff. Adheres to MMC/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Administers Speech Therapy treatments per MD referral and in accordance with NYS practice act
• Perform comprehensive evaluations
• Develop appropriate treatment plans with realistic, functional goals
• Observe patients' response to treatment physically and psychologically and adjust the treatment plan accordingly
• Communicate with clinical rehab staff, including MD, regarding results of testing performed and any precautions/diet modifications recommended
• Evaluate and treat patients on acute inpatient rehabilitation unit with Speech/Language and/or Swallowing dysfunction
• Evaluate patients referred in acute care hospital setting
  Objective testing (FEES/MBS) when indicated

Requirements:

• Masters in Speech Pathology and CCC NYS license required
• Current NYS license required
• BLS Required
• Two (2) years experience with adult population in acute care and/or acute and rehab setting required.
• Experience with FEESST preferred

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.