Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem (Days/Evenings)

Unity-Hospital-of-Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center in North Greece, NY. This per diem role offers days and evenings, Monday–Friday, as scheduled, with end times around 6pm.

The position emphasizes complete evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with care teams to restore or improve residents’ independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• New York State licensure or eligible for NYS CFY and licensure.
• One year experience with frail elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation & planning – perform initial evaluation and develop treatment plans with goals.
• Documentation – maintain complete documentation of evaluations, progress and discharge.
• Collaboration – work with rehabilitation team, MDs and staff in discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Excellent organization

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Per DiemDepartment: ETW Speech RehabLocation: Edna Tina Wilson, 700 Island Cottage Rd. Rochester, NYHours Per Week: As ScheduledSchedule: Monday - Friday, Days and Evening hours available until roughly 6pmSUMMARY: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.Edna Tina Wilson Living Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in North Greece, NY. The Edna Tina Wilson Living Center uses an innovative neighborhood design, with resident rooms clustered around the activity center and the living and dining areas, to promote social and interactive living.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.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med).New York State licensure OR For recent graduates: Completion of at least 9 months supervised Clinical Fellowship year OR Eligible to participate in supervised Clinical Fellowship year by a NYS licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a NYS Limited permit and followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) year experience with frail elderly population preferred.Compassionate, warm and patient focused.Excellent organization and planning skills.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.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$50.00 - $50.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14612The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.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.