Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Betsy Ross Operations LLC; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aetna health benefits

Job summary

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehab team in a 120-bed facility. The role focuses on optimizing residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills through a dedicated therapy program.

Starting pay ranges from $40–$55 per hour, with CFY and CCC track options; an up-to-date NY SLP license is required. We offer excellent benefits, a newly renovated facility, and flexible scheduling with part-time options.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY state licensure in good standing as an SLP.
• SNF/Nursing home experience required.
• SLP/CCC or SLP/CFY certification required.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organization skills.
• Vaccination encouraged but not mandated.

Responsibilities

• Optimize residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills.
• Develop and supervise SLP therapy programs and treatment plans.
• Educate residents and families about therapy goals and progress.
• Provide quality patient care including screening, evaluation, and discharge planning.

Skills

NY SLP license

SNF experience

CCC or CFY

Excellent communication

Patient care

Job description

Description

* UP TO $2K SIGN ON BONUS * FULL-TIME OR PART TIME * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * PRN hours also available!**

**WILL ACCEPT CFY **

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, SLP SCHEDULE:

• Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Starting pay is $40/hr - $47/hr for CFY
• Starting pay is $47/hr - $55/hr for CCC
• If you opt for a partial frills benefit package you may receive an additional $5.00/hr premium.

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed facility offering excellence in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a lovely homelike environment that’s NEWLY RENOVATED & UNDER NEW ADMININSTRATION! With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, our skilled team of therapists and healthcare professionals assist residents in achieving optimal health and well-being. We offer residents the perfect setting to experience a tranquil and peaceful backdrop for rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. We offer EXCELLENT Aetna Health benefits 1st of the month after hire date, along with other key benefits!

• Speech Language Pathologist, SLP will optimize communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of residents by providing, directing, and/or overseeing a strong Speech Language Pathology, SLP therapy program.
• Speech Language Pathologist, SLP will build a program to prevent, assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat any disorders that the resident has been diagnosed with that effect speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Speech Language Pathologist, SLP will provide training and educate the resident and their loved ones on the programs
• Speech Language Pathologist, SLP will Provide quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, and case management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must hold appropriate professional license in NY in good standing
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding SLP therapy
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Nursing Home Experience Required
• An SLP/CCC or SLP/CFY (Required)
• Dedicated to providing extraordinary, clinically sound, & compassionate care
• Must possess a spirit of cooperation, caring & enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation & optimal resident health
• Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
• Have excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
• Able to work well under pressure & willing to work harmoniously with all staff
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 315-339-2220 and ask to speak to the HR Dept. or email us at [e-mail]

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