Pathologist - Speech / Language

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Pathologist - Speech / Language - Speech Therapy 001 - PRN Days - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital - Binghamton, NY

Why Join Ascension?

Lourdes, based in Binghamton, New York, is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. The main hospital campus includes medical, surgical and specialty nursing units, an Ambulatory Care Center, Breast Care Center, a Regional Cancer Center and numerous specialty practices. Reaching beyond the main hospital campus, Lourdes has established a network of primary care providers at 12 convenient sites throughout the region; and the Lourdes at Home and Hospice programs which care for patients in their homes and various nursing facilities. Two mobile mammography vans, a dental van and a medical services van deliver health services out into the region, making health care more easily accessible to surrounding communities.

Lourdes is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

What You Will Do

As an Associate with Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital - NY, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.

Responsibilities:

* Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
* Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans.
* Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
* Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

* Required Credential(s):
* BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
* Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the New York Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
* Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.



Education & Work Experience:

* High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
* None required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Lourdes) complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations. In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Lourdes are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

Lourdes does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Lourdes is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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