Clinical Speech Language Pathologist — Impactful Patient Care

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens; South Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens in New York is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning under physician orders.

The successful candidate will develop individualized treatment plans, conduct screenings, collaborate with the care team, supervise students, and ensure compliance with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current state licensure or licensure eligible required.
• Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level.
• Supports health system mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
• Conduct screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Supervises students and volunteers in accordance with state regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Records indirect and billable treatment times according to Speech Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the health care professional.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.
• Adheres to established confidentialie standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure or licensure eligible

Job description

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens in New York is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning under physician orders.

The successful candidate will develop individualized treatment plans, conduct screenings, collaborate with the care team, supervise students, and ensure compliance with infection control standards.