Speech Language Pathologist-Long Term Care (Per Diem, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and therapeutic planning for patients at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center. The Per Diem schedule varies, with days 8:00am-4:30pm, and the role emphasizes collaborative care with a rehabilitation team.

Requires NYS license, CFY or supervised fellowship, and experience with frail elderly populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine months supervised work experience (CFY) or supervised clinical fellowship leading to NYS licensure.
• One year experience with frail elderly population preferred.
• Compassionate, warm and patient-focused with excellent organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and planning: perform initial evaluation, develop and implement treatment plans, involve patient and family, re-evaluate progress toward goals.
• Documentation: maintain complete documentation of evaluations, treatment, progress and discharge status.
• Collaboration: participate in rehab team, counsel family, coordinate care with MDs and assist in discharge planning.

Skills

Compassionate

Organization

Patient-focused

Education

MS: Speech Pathology

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patient's optimal level of function, independence and quality of life.

JOB

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, 700 Island Cottage Rd., Rochester, NY

Department: Physical Medicine

Schedule: Per Diem- Days Vary 8:00am-4:30pm Hours Flexible

ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license
• One (1) year experience with frail elderly population preferred
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Excellent organization and planning skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluation & Planning. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence
• Documentation. Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals
• Collaboration. Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate

EDUCATION

MS: Speech Pathology (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

PAY RANGE

$50.00 - $50.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14612

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.