Asst Director, Speech Pathology

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements services in response to physician and patient needs. Provides direct patient service as available. Ensures appropriate use and growth of the Department’s services through marketing of programs to patients and physicians.
• Develops and implements Departmental management objectives. Oversees professional, technical and support staff in the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology. Hires new staff, evaluates performance and recommend promotions and salary adjustments as needed. Directs the training and orientation of new staff.
• Develops and monitors the Department’s budget and manages the expenditure of the Department’s resources. Develops, monitors and ensures compliance with Department’s billing and revenue collection policies and procedures. Maintains fiscal responsibility for Department’s financial activities. Evaluates the appropriateness of the Department’s equipment and makes recommendations for the replacement of obsolete equipment.
• Prepares, maintains and evaluates Departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory, Hospital and University policies and requirements, including JCAHO, Department of Health and other external regulatory organizations.
• Oversees, collaborates and/or establishes research studies, working with Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Neurology and other specialty services. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with referring physicians and other departments to ensure optimum patient care and effective delivery of service.
• Develops and participates in educational programs for other health care professionals as requested by respective Chairs. Attends and participates in professional meetings to keep abreast of developments in the fields of Audiology and Speech Pathology. Ensures professional staff in Department have latest clinical education to provide excellent patient care services.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology and 7 years of experience in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, including 3 years of supervisory experience required
• PhD or Au.D.in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal communication skills required
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities required
• High degree of flexibility and learning agility required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification by The American Board of Audiology, The American Academy of Audiology or The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association upon hire required
• New York State license in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology upon hire required
• NYS hearing aid dispenser registration (Audiologist candidates only) upon hire required

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