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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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Jamaica Hospital

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST  

The Department of Speech Language and Hearing at Jamaica Hospital offers a wide range of Speech-Language Pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently seeking experienced Speech Language Pathologist for immediate per diem /Weekend opportunities.  The position may also include clinical coverage in the Jamaica Hospital Nursing home on an as needed basis.  

 DUTIES 

  • Responsibilities will include predominantly bedside swallowing evaluations, follow up for diet tolerance on the Rehabilitation unit and on medical floors.
  • Experience in dysphagia evaluation and management is required.
  • The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to professionally convey recommendations for diet and feeding to Physicians, Nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Additional responsibilities may include speech language/cognitive evaluations and/or treatment for adults on the inpatient unit.
  • Experience with neonatal swallowing is a plus
Requirements

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology 
  • Must be licensed, certified and an ASHA member in good standing. SLP with experience in instrumental swallowing evaluations (MBS & FEES preferred).  
  • Possess the American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or be eligible to complete a clinical fellowship year position. 
  • Experience in the management of patients with head and neck cancer in all aspects of communication and swallowing. 
  • Candidate must be reliable, have excellent time management skills and be proficient and concise in documentation.
  • Candidate must have a stable personality and the ability to share knowledge in a constructive and non-critical manner.
  • Sensitivity to the individual needs of patients is a must and behavior must be consistent with the American Speech and Hearing code of ethics.
  • Experience in EMR, Rehab optima and Sigma Care is a plus.
  • Looking for weekend coverage. 
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