Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) The
Department of Speech-Language and Hearing at Jamaica Hospital offers a wide range of Speech-Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently seeking an experienced
Speech Language Pathologist for an immediate
full-time day shift opportunity.
DUTIES - As a member of our highly trained Speech Pathology team, you will provide daily Speech Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services and interventions for children, adolescents and adults.
- Providing communication/cognitive and swallowing evaluation and treatment across inpatient rehabilitation, acute care and outpatient coverage areas.
- Implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
- Evaluating and treating patients with a variety of head/neck cancer and managing aspects of their communication and swallowing
- Screening, identifying, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and following-up services for disorders of speech, language, voice, cognition, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing.
Tagged as: hearing, language, speech
Requirements - Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Licensed and ASHA certified SLP with experience in instrumental swallowing evaluations (MBS & FEES preferred).
- Possess American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Experience in the management of patients with head and neck cancer in all aspects of communication and swallowing.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess The Following Attributes: - Ability to be sensitive to the individual needs/disabilities of the patient population; and have the ability to teach and share knowledge in a constructive, non-critical manner.
- Must have knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of speech-language pathology; and be knowledgeable of human anatomy and physiology of the head and neck structures, including the respiratory system
- Must have knowledge in the principals involved in the neurological organization of speech and language; and have an understanding of diagnostic testing, administration, scoring, and interpretation used in speech-language pathology
