What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Fellow, Speech-Language Pathology position at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Title : Clinical Fellow, Speech-Language Pathology
Location : Midtown; West Side
Org Unit : Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Work Days : Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours : 35.00
Exemption Status : Exempt
Salary Range : $65,000.00 - $65,000.00
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
This clinical fellowship in speech-language pathology is a 12-month, full-time, trainee position at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice within the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, at Weill Cornell Medicine. The clinical fellow will assist in the comprehensive assessment and management of patients with voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders at the institute while also assisting with and engaging in the clinical research efforts of the institute.
Job Responsibilities
Performs and interprets tests of voice production, swallowing function, and cough / upper airway function. Documents the evaluation results including recommendations.
Counsels patients and caregivers regarding their voice, swallowing, and upper airway function, management options, and the benefits / limitations of the various management options.
Develops patient-centered goals and objectives. Plans therapeutic intervention strategies to address these goals and objectives.
Provides appropriate habilitation / rehabilitation services. Develops appropriate goals and objectives for each patient. Plans therapeutic intervention strategies to address these goals and objectives.
Refers patients to additional medical or education services as needed.
Coordinates services with outside professionals as needed. Consults other care team professionals as needed.
Assists with, conducts, or directs research relevant to the field of speech-language pathology.
Advises educators or other medical staff on speech-language pathology topics.
Participates in conferences or trainings to update or share knowledge of new therapy methods.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Education
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Sensitivity to cultural differences.
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, caregivers, an interprofessional team, and with collaborating community agencies.
Compassion and patience to make a patient feel comfortable
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with excellent record keeping skills
Maintains continuing education license and certification requirement.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian / Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian / Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Salary : $65,000
