Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Rehab Focus

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Kingston, NY is seeking Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologists for weekday and weekend shifts. The role includes evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensure compliance with regulations, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current, active state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Current CPR certification (if required by facility).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated resident care.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and skilled services.
• Comply with CMS, Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicaid, and insurance guidelines.
• Participate in audits and survey readiness activities.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercise programs.
• Provide recommendations for adaptive equipment and communication strategies.
• Train staff on proper feeding techniques and swallowing safety.
• Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Cognitive-communication therapy

Clinical assessment

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

CCC-SLP preferred

Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred

Current CPR certification (if required)

Job description

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Kingston, NY is seeking Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologists for weekday and weekend shifts. The role includes evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensure compliance with regulations, and document progress.