Speech Language Pathologist - Rehab & Nursing Center Impact

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program development for patients. Duties are under physician orders with a focus on delivering evidence-based care.

The SLP will conduct screenings, evaluate patients, interpret findings with families and team members, and develop goals. This role requires a Masters in SLP and active licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Masters 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs Speech Therapy services to patients, including assessment and treatment.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data 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 with problem lists and goals, and coordinates with patient and family.
• Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment as indicated to meet goals.
• Recommends equipment to improve communication and instructs on use of devices.
• Participates in discharge planning and develops home/community programming.
• Documents results and submits statistics; supervises students/volunteers per state regulations.
• Records treatment times and adheres to infection control and OSHA standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Continual professional development

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program development for patients. Duties are under physician orders with a focus on delivering evidence-based care.

The SLP will conduct screenings, evaluate patients, interpret findings with families and team members, and develop goals. This role requires a Masters in SLP and active licensure or eligibility.