CLINICAL FELLOW, SLP

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts medically prescribed speech-language pathology services within different settings of the organization.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations, interprets findings, and develops individualized treatment plans with measurable, time-based goals.
• Implements evidence-based treatment techniques to address speech, voice, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family education to support therapy goals and promote skill carryover into daily activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Monitors patient progress, modifies treatment plans as needed, and performs re-evaluations in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and effective treatment approaches.
• Identifies discharge criteria and provides referrals and recommendations to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
• Participates in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and case conferences to enhance clinical skills and service delivery.
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to ethical standards while ensuring compliance with department policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and patient care.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Recent graduate eligible for Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or an equivalent qualification as determined by the New York State Education Department, in compliance with the commissioner’s regulations.
• Must possess a limited license to practice Speech Language Pathology issued by the New York State Education Department; Provisional NYS Ed Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification (for applicable program).