Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Patient Communication and Care

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, NY seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders. The role includes work in acute care, nursing homes, and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, documentation, and ensuring quality outcomes while maintaining licensure and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech language pathology or equivalent from an accredited college or university, required
• Eligibility for a certificate of clinical competency during a clinical fellowship year is also acceptable

Responsibilities

• Maintains licensure by obtaining required CEUs as determined by NYS Practice Act
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission (TJC) standards
• Performs comprehensive assessment as evidenced by clinical documentation
• Must be capable of understanding and carrying out prescribed therapy services as requested by physicians and/or midlevel providers
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety, as documented in the clinical record
• Completes all required documentation following treatment and procedures and ensures that documentation reflects care provided and outcomes achieved
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate and treat the assigned number of patients per day, and determine the need for follow up visits to maximize functional outcomes
• Maintains current knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations related to provision of therapy services
• Acts fiscally responsible in use & request of supplies, and in submitting patient charges in a timely manner
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and resource availability
• Maintains and enhances personal and professional knowledge, as well as promotes professional standards in speech language therapy
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Creative Thinking

Time Management

Organizing/Categorizing records

Attention to Detail

Interacting with People

Education

Master's degree in speech language pathology

CCC eligibility during clinical fellowship year acceptable

Job description

Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, NY seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders. The role includes work in acute care, nursing homes, and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, documentation, and ensuring quality outcomes while maintaining licensure and regulatory compliance.