Speech-Language Pathologist — Patient-Centered Therapy

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

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessments, program development, and in-service education under physician orders. The SLP will collaborate with the care team to optimize patient communication outcomes in a structured clinical setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure or eligibility, with a focus on evidence-based practice,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required
• Current state licensure or license eligible
• Good communication skills across patients, families, and colleagues
• Maintains ongoing education and professional development
• Works well with others in a team-oriented environment
• Performs position-specific functions at an acceptable level
• Supports health system mission 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; conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• 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 with short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.
• Monitors patient response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient communication; instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Develops home or community programming to maintain and enhance patient performance in their environment.
• Documents results of assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Supervises students and volunteers in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintains continuing education and professional development.
• Records indirect and billable treatment times and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
• Provides treatment in accordance with standards of practice and department procedures.
• Complies with Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards.
• Assists with Quality Assurance programs as required.
• Adheres to confidentiality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessments, program development, and in-service education under physician orders. The SLP will collaborate with the care team to optimize patient communication outcomes in a structured clinical setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure or eligibility, with a focus on evidence-based practice,