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Elizabeth Seton Children’s

Speech Therapist-ESCR

Elizabeth Seton Children’s, White Plains, New York, United States

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Purpose of Your Position Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years. Evaluation of services. Job-related department responsibilities.

Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Position Functions And Responsibilities

Provide treatment for 10 – 13 patients per day

Perform on-going therapeutic feeding services as assigned

Conduct initial Speech Language evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned

Conduct oral motor feeding assessments as assigned

Conduct annual hearing screenings of children on caseload

Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities

Develop and review patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist

Participate in clinical quality assurance initiatives

Provide patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation

Complete reporting activities as required by regulatory and departmental standards, including but not limited to:

daily notation of therapy

all progress reports with updates

rehabilitation rounds/staff conferences

other activities that may be assigned from time to time

Comply with established CRC, Inc. policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments, etc.

Supervise graduate students or CFY candidate as assigned

Employee Requirements

Strong communication and written skills compatible with the need to maintain ongoing interaction with CRC, Inc. staff, patients and their families and comply with regulatory documentation of services

Must meet or exceed all general health standards and requirements for the position as established by employer in compliance with NYSDOH and other regulatory agencies if appropriate

Must be able to lift, carry, transfer and position patients in therapeutic equipment on static and movable surfaces

Must be able to stand and move freely while treating and supervising patients

Able to operate all assistive technology devices/equipment

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients as necessary

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology with ASHA (American Speech/Language & Hearing Association) Current (or in process) CCC status

Current New York State License (or in process) as a Speech/Language Pathologist. Must maintain license in good standing

Preference of minimum One (1) year experience in clinical pediatric environment

Salary Range $85,000.00/y to $95,000.00/y

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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