Per Diem Speech Therapist | Flexible Scheduling in LTC

Crouse Community Center, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem scheduling

Job summary

Crouse Community Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem Speech Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This flexible role is ideal for an ST who enjoys meaningful clinical work while supporting residents in a warm, collaborative long-term care environment.

You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing needs, collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered care, with per diem scheduling and a

Qualifications

• Current NYS Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing.
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional, positive, and resident-focused demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide ST evaluations and treatments for communication disorders, cognitive-linguistic needs, and dysphagia.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident assessments and clinical findings.
• Document progress and assessments in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, medical staff, PT/OT, and social work.
• Participate in MDS and care plan processes through timely communication and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure safe therapy practices including adherence to infection control and PPE protocols.
• Maintain a professional, supportive environment for residents and families.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

NYS SLP License

Job description

Crouse Community Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem Speech Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This flexible role is ideal for an ST who enjoys meaningful clinical work while supporting residents in a warm, collaborative long-term care environment.

You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing needs, collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered care, with per diem scheduling and a