SLP for Skilled Nursing: Swallowing & Communication Impact

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Staten Island, NY seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for residents with swallowing or communication impairments. You will work within an interdisciplinary team and help develop communication and swallowing prevention policies.

The ideal candidate holds an active SLP license in NY, ASHA CCC or eligible, and has EMR experience.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• ASHA CCC or eligible for certification.
• Equivalent education/experience for certification.
• Experience with EMR software preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and provide diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Follow physician orders and facility policies; document care.
• Assist in policy development for communication/swallowing prevention.
• Participate in discharge planning when appropriate.
• Maintain timely resident reports per regulations.
• Perform duties in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

SLP Licensure

ASHA CCC

EMR Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist License

ASHA CCC (or eligible)

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Staten Island, NY seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for residents with swallowing or communication impairments. You will work within an interdisciplinary team and help develop communication and swallowing prevention policies.

The ideal candidate holds an active SLP license in NY, ASHA CCC or eligible, and has EMR experience.