Speech-Language Pathologist: Empower Patient Communication

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens; Bellerose Terrace (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program implementation. You will work under physician orders and coordinate care with the health team.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and active licensure or eligibility, with strong communication and teamwork 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 Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 confidentialie standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure or license eligible

Job description

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program implementation. You will work under physician orders and coordinate care with the health team.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and active licensure or eligibility, with strong communication and teamwork skills.