Per Diem Speech Pathologist - Rehab & Geriatrics

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Rochester General Hospital. The role involves initial evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with a rehab team to support patient independence and quality of life.

Typical schedule is days, 8-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) with per diem pay. Requires NYS licensure and CFY completion, with preference for experience with frail elderly patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• New York State licensure required.
• Minimum of nine months supervised work experience (CFY) under a NYS-licensed SLP.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Experience with frail elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Planning: complete initial evaluation, develop and implement treatment plans with goals.
• Documentation: maintain complete documentation of evaluations, progress, and discharge.
• Collaboration: participate in rehabilitation team, coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Empathy

Patient-centered care

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS: Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Rochester General Hospital. The role involves initial evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with a rehab team to support patient independence and quality of life.

Typical schedule is days, 8-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) with per diem pay. Requires NYS licensure and CFY completion, with preference for experience with frail elderly patients.