Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess patients needing rehabilitation and to develop and manage treatment plans under physician direction. You will document patient progress and educate families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance facility-wide programs.

The role requires NY state licensure, a graduate degree in the field, and experience with documentation and long-term or geriatric care is

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Licensed and registered to practice in New York State.
• Experience with long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and record keeping.
• Ability to perform evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and professionalism.
• Punctual and adheres to scheduled hours; follows directives from Rehabilitation Director.
• Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA, and residents' rights.
• Experience with PPS scheduling or Case Mix Index is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate families.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to improve facility programming and processes.
• Ensure timely evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Direct patient care

Professionalism

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

New York state license for SLP

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Salary: Up to $45 an hour

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Responsibilities Include:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method. Work along side and as a team member of an interdisciplinary team formulating facility wide programming, policy, audits, and processes to improve the life and function of all patients.

Glengariff Healthcare Center, rated in the top 1% of skilled nursing facilities in the United States, is your premier destination for Sub‑acute Rehabilitation & Long Term Care. Enveloped by beauty indoors and outdoors, guests are motivated to stretch themselves, attaining an optimal level of functioning. Once they are back on their feet, our mission is complete.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time; adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Salary: Up to $45 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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