Speech Language Pathologist: Elevate Patient Communication

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Village of Sleepy Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is actively seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The SLP will conduct screenings, develop plans, and discharge planning, while documenting outcomes and maintaining standards of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, current state licensure or eligibility, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current state licensure or license eligible
• Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position
• Works well with others in a spirit of team work and cooperation
• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level
• Supports health system mission, vision and values

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs Speech Therapy services to patients.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Supervises students and volunteers in accordance with state regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Records indirect and billable treatment times according to Speech Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the health care professional.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state licensure or license eligible

Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication

Maintains education and development appropriate for position

Works well with others in a spirit of team work and cooperation

Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level

Supports health system mission, vision and values

Job description

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is actively seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The SLP will conduct screenings, develop plans, and discharge planning, while documenting outcomes and maintaining standards of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, current state licensure or eligibility, and strong communication skills.