Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist — Rehab Team

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services to patients in accordance with physician orders. The role requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license or eligibility.

Responsibilities include screenings, evaluations, developing treatment plans, coordination with families and staff, discharge planning, and ongoing education. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Current state license or license eligible is required.
• Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• Works well with others in a spirit of team work 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. 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.

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services to patients in accordance with physician orders. The role requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license or eligibility.

Responsibilities include screenings, evaluations, developing treatment plans, coordination with families and staff, discharge planning, and ongoing education. Equal Opportunity Employer.