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NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

Clinical Specialist (Head/Neck/Cancer) - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Specialist – Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for coordination of patient care, training programs, and development of procedures and protocols for a specialty area of practice within the rehabilitation department.

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork within the specialty area of practice.

Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and independent problem solving.

Provides direct involvement with clinical training and in‑service education; recognizes when help is needed by others and provides guidance to enhance junior staff performance.

Assists in determining new programmatic needs in response to changing patient care needs and changes in health‑care delivery.

Demonstrates proficiency in the skills required to treat the assigned patient population and provides direct patient care.

Enhances case‑management responsibilities related to patients within the unit to improve throughput by recognizing discharge needs.

Works in conjunction with staff and management on performance‑improvement and clinical research projects that benefit the unit or department.

Assists in developing goals, standards, and evaluation criteria for performance‑improvement projects.

Collects data and solicits feedback from staff, providing recommendations for projects to enhance clinical outcomes.

Suggests ideas, methodology, and rationale for research projects and participates directly in data collection and monitoring. Submits articles for publication or presentation at conferences.

Demonstrates direct involvement with clinical training of staff and interns.

Prepares and presents educational information for patients, families, students, and house staff; participates in lectures, seminars, and workshops at the Medical Center.

Develops resource material (e.g., pamphlets, video formats, home programs) that enhance the quality and scope of patient care in collaboration with the team.

Coordinates patient care at both inpatient and outpatient settings in the specialty area; provides education and training to all staff.

Assists in evaluation and development of treatment plans and overall coordination of patient care throughout the continuum.

Instructs and provides feedback to staff on standards, procedures, and documentation.

Identifies new equipment that enhances patient care and provides clinical justification for equipment evaluation.

Assists with equipment and unit maintenance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a degree and a valid, current NYS license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech‑Language Pathology; at least five years of experience as a licensed therapist with progressive responsibilities and development in a specific clinical area; and strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses

Speech Pathologist Lic‑NYS

Phys Thrpst License‑NYS

Occup Thrpst License‑NYS

ASHA Cert

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech‑Language Pathology.

Teaching experience.

Five years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership skills.

Clinical Specialist Certification in area of expertise.

Additional Information NYU Langone Hospital‑Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness package supports employees at all life stages, including career development, family support, and retirement planning. The program includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off policy, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

NYU Langone Hospital‑Brooklyn is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

The salary range for this role is $79,698.00 – $119,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range listed does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other compensation or benefits.

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