Speech-Language Pathologist

Elderwood; North Creek (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work with a diverse geriatric population

Job summary

Elderwood is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) located in North Creek, NY. The SLP will provide essential speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services to residents. This role demands adaptability and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold a current NY State license and possess an M.A. or M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. Strong clinical judgment and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to independently tackle challenges in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and document speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy team members.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Overview

Salary: $65.00 / hr

Position

PRN Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

Elderwood at North Creek – North Creek, NY
112 Ski Bowl Road
North Creek, NY

Position Overview

The PRN SLP will provide high‑quality speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing setting. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and document speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in accordance with physician orders and plan of care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy team members, physicians, and families.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Screen residents for communication problems and conduct in‑depth evaluations to make written recommendations for a therapy plan of care.
• Coordinate audiometric screening tests and refer for further audiology evaluations or treatments if necessary.
• Initiate speech‑language therapy plan of care according to physician orders and maintain required contact with the physician during the therapy program.
• Observe residents’ rights and treat residents with respect and kindness.
• Maintain written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech‑language treatment program.
• Confere with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrate the speech‑language treatment program with goals and approaches of other disciplines.
• Attend resident care planning and family/resident care plan review meetings for residents currently in a speech‑language treatment program.
• Maintain records including statistical reports about residents, in‑service education information, budget information, and material/equipment inventory.
• Submit statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments and complete assessment forms upon request.
• Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in‑service training.
• Participate in developing and conducting in‑service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.
• Review written speech‑language policies and procedures annually and make necessary revisions.
• Maintain costs of the program within the parameters of the annual budget.

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an approved school required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) preferred; Clinical Competence Certification from ASHA preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work as needed based on facility demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
• Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health.
• Rehabilitation Therapies license number/certification number required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following core values: Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse geriatric population.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.