Speech Language Pathologist – Rehab & Nursing Impact

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to deliver and direct Speech Therapy services for patients, including assessment, treatment, program development, and education. The role requires strong communication skills and active licensure.

This on-site position at our Valhalla, NY location involves discharge planning, family training, and ongoing professional development, with compensation of $43-$47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active licensure or eligibility.
• Demonstrates strong communication abilities across patients and families.
• Makes ongoing professional development a priority.
• Works well in a collaborative care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
• Conduct 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, 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 in accordance with physician orders.
• 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 confidentiality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state license or license eligible

Job description

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to deliver and direct Speech Therapy services for patients, including assessment, treatment, program development, and education. The role requires strong communication skills and active licensure.

This on-site position at our Valhalla, NY location involves discharge planning, family training, and ongoing professional development, with compensation of $43-$47 per hour.