Speech Language Pathologist

Northwell Health seeks a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in acute and outpatient settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement evidence-based care plans, and document outcomes in the EMR while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, rehab therapists, and families. In our patient-first, learning-focused culture, you'll access mentoring, CE opportunities, and clear career paths, helping advance innovative care and health outcomes across New York's diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders using standardized tools and clinical observation.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans aligned with patient goals and physician orders.
• Document evaluations, goals, and progress in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and hospital standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and care coordinators to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment strategies, and home exercise programs to support carryover.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and uphold best practices, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor students or junior staff and engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Required Skills

• Speech and language assessment
• Swallowing and dysphagia evaluation
• Treatment planning and documentation
• Rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions
• Electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Cognitive-communication rehabilitation
• Evidence-based practice implementation
• Regulatory and compliance documentation