Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Speech Language Pathologist is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates should demonstrate outstanding clinical and communication skills while adhering to our high standards of excellence. The selected candidate would work collaboratively with our talented team of Speech Language Pathologists and department/hospital staff to achieve excellence in patient care.

Duties of a Speech Language Pathologist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Outpatient service delivery for infant through geriatric swallow evaluations/therapy and adult communication evaluation/therapy
• Inpatient service delivery for infant through geriatric bedside swallow evaluations/therapy, speaking valve evaluation/therapy and communication evaluation/therapy for acquired impairments
• Performance of weekly objective swallow studies (Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: MA or MS in Speech Language Pathology. NYS License in Speech Pathology. ASHA CCC-SLP Certification. At least 1 year of medical setting and dysphagia experience including objective swallow studies. Candidate must meet Medical Staff Office qualifications for staff privileges. 3+ years of recent full time experience in an acute care hospital to include the following:

• Minimum of 6 months of full time (or the equivalent) experience in the NICU performing feeding evaluations and treatment.
• Minimum of 3 months experience performing outpatient infant feeding evaluations and treatment. Proficiency in providing feeding services for high-risk infants and pediatric aversion and behavioral feeding impairments.
• Independence in the assessment of tracheostomized pediatrics and adults for swallowing and speaking valve candidacy.
• Proficiency performing infant/pediatric and adult clinical swallow evaluation/treatment as well as Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

Preferred : 3+ years of recent full time experience in an acute care hospital.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $76,500 - $89,633 Base

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087

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