Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Program

Job Summary

As a Clinical Fellow in the Clinical Fellowship Program, the employee will have a role rotating in both the Inpatient Rehab and Outpatient settings for enhanced learning and skill development. Provides direct patient care

services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other healthcare professionals.

Essential Job Functions

Works to advance through the CF program curriculum and trainings with direct mentorship.

Delivers effective therapeutic services aligned with current evidence based practices.

Performs evaluations in the areas of speech, language, feeding, cognition, voice, fluency, and augmentative communication accurately and efficiently.

Completes basic competencies for the Speech & Hearing Department, as well as hospital based competencies.

Meets productivity expectations by seeking out opportunities within the entire department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur.

Participates in projects that are consistent with department and hospital goals, mission, and vision.

Provides inservice

training to staff and community as requested.

Completes documentation in a timely manner in accordance with hospital policies.

Adheres to clinical and ethical practices aligned with state regulations and American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) practice standards.

Formal Education and JobRelated

Experience

Master s Degree in SpeechLanguage

Pathology

CF eligible through ASHA

Passing score on Praxis exam

Certification

AHA BLS Provider Certification required.

License

Temporary NJ State SpeechLanguage

Pathology License

Education and Experience Additional

Comments

N/A

Job Specific Contacts

Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other healthcare professionals

Physical Demands

Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling ofpatients

Working Environment Additional

Comments

Therapy office, therapy suite, inpatient nursing areas or outpatient areas

Job Provides Direction To

N/A

Additional Comments

N/A