Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment and treatment, and program development under physician orders.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and a state license or eligibility, with emphasis on teamwork, ongoing education, discharge planning, and community programming.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state license or license eligible.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Performs position-specific job functions at an acceptable level.
• Supports health system mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• 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 and goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication and instructs on use of devices.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Develops home or community programming to maintain performance.
• Documents results of assessments, treatment, 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 statistics.
• Provides treatment in accordance with standards of practice and infection control.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State license or license eligible

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is currently searching for a Speech Language Pathologist. The SLP will provide and direct Speech Therapy services to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Performs duties under the direction of physician’s orders.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 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.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Current state license 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

• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level

• Supports health system mission, vision and values

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $43-$47/hour