Geriatric Speech Language Pathologist: Direct Patient Care

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; North New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess referred patients and deliver direct care in a sub-acute/long-term care setting. The role requires a NY license and graduation from an accredited SLP program.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. This is an on-site position in New York.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time; adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to formulate facility-wide programming, policy, audits, and processes to improve the life and function of all patients.

Skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient service

Education

Accredited Speech Language Pathology program

Job description

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess referred patients and deliver direct care in a sub-acute/long-term care setting. The role requires a NY license and graduation from an accredited SLP program.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. This is an on-site position in New York.