Geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab Impact

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess patients requiring rehabilitation, establish treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient education and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team in a top-tier skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in NY, have an accredited SLP program, and experience in long‑term or geriatric care, with strong documentation and

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 and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to form facility wide programming, policies and processes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Professionalism

Patient service skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess patients requiring rehabilitation, establish treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction. The role emphasizes patient education and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team in a top-tier skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in NY, have an accredited SLP program, and experience in long‑term or geriatric care, with strong documentation and