Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist — Patient-Focused Therapy

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

Job summary

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment, program development, and staff training. The role requires collaboration with physicians and team members, with patient-centered discharge planning and home/community programming.

State licensure or eligibility and a Master’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Works well in a team.
• Maintains education and development for position.

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.
• Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.
• 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 confidentiality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state licensure or license eligible

Job description

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment, program development, and staff training. The role requires collaboration with physicians and team members, with patient-centered discharge planning and home/community programming.

State licensure or eligibility and a Master’s degree are required.