Speech-Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Apploi; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist for a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Rockland County, NY. You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, speech, language, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to improve residents’ functional abilities and quality of life.

The role requires NYS licensure and a Master's in SLP; CCC-SLP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospital, or geriatric settings preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating swallowing disorders and dysphagia strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, physician orders, and resident needs.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services to short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
• Evaluate and treat residents with dysphagia and make appropriate recommendations regarding swallowing safety.
• Recommend appropriate diet textures, liquid consistencies, and swallowing strategies in collaboration with nursing and dietary staff.
• Provide treatment for residents experiencing communication difficulties related to stroke, neurological conditions, illness, injury, or other medical conditions.
• Provide cognitive-communication therapy to address memory, problem-solving, attention, orientation, and executive functioning when appropriate.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding communication and swallowing strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure therapy services are provided in accordance with professional standards, facility policies, and applicable federal and New York State regulations.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

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

New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Apploi seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist for a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Rockland County, NY. You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, speech, language, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to improve residents’ functional abilities and quality of life.

The role requires NYS licensure and a Master's in SLP; CCC-SLP is preferred.