What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech & Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow position at BronxCare Health System?
Overview
The Speech and Language Pathologist- Clinical Fellow (CF) will be able to provide services to both the Ambulatory Care Network Clinic patients and BronxCare Health System in-patients over the course of the Clinical Fellowship Year. The CF will report directly to the Director of Speech-Language Pathology. Consultation services will be provided upon request to all other departments within BronxCare Health System. Services will be provided to persons of all ages with communication and/or dysphagia disorders, with increasing independence and responsibilities over the course of the CFY, per SLP Director’s discretion and with supervision.
Responsibilities
Evaluation and treatment of adult patients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders within the inpatient setting.
Evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with feeding disorders within the inpatient setting.
Document accurate patient evaluation and treatment notes in the electronic medical record as per departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge about head and neck cancer, tracheostomized patients and use of Passy Muir Speaking Valves.
Consult with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment as appropriate.
Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Speech Pathology.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certification in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech & Hearing Association
Current New York State Temporary License in Speech-Language Pathology
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Salary : $52,000 - $55,000