Per Diem- Inpatient/Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist, Oswego Hospital

About the role

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to learn about their condition, symptoms, and goals.
• Helps patient develop or regain speech-language and swallowing function or train compensatory strategies to increase independence.
• Work with people who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent modification or other forms).
• Use advanced testing as directed by a referring physician (Training may be required): Modified Barium Swallow Study, Flexible endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, Video Stroboscopy.
• Perform in a manner consistent with Oswego Health’s mission, policies and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Speech therapy program.
• Current New York State Speech Therapist license or permit working toward license.
• Speech pathology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality.
• Compliance – Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Skills

• CPR certification for Health Care Providers or achieve within 3 months of hire.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$35.80-$50.00/hour

Schedule

Commensurate with experience.