Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Betsy Ross Nursing Home & Rehab Center; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

PRN hours available

Job summary

Betsy Ross Nursing Home & Rehab Center in New York is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to optimize residents' communication, cognition, and swallowing abilities within a structured therapy program.

The role requires NY licensure, SLP/CCC or CFY certification, and SNF/Nursing Home experience. Full-time or part-time hours are available; a sign-on bonus is offered and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY license in good standing.
• SNF/Nursing Home experience required.
• SLP/CCC or SLP/CFY certification required.
• Covid-19 vaccination encouraged but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide, oversee, and enhance a Speech Language Pathology program for residents.
• Develop plans to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide training and education to residents and families on therapy programs.
• Deliver quality patient care, including screening, evaluation, and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Education

New York State license

Job description

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $2,000 sign‑on bonus
• Full‑time or part‑time
• Excellent benefits
• PRN hours also available
• Will accept CFY
• Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Starting pay: $40/hr – $47/hr for CFY; $47/hr – $55/hr for CCC
• Additional $5.00/hr premium for partial frills benefit package

Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities

• Optimize communication, cognitive‑linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of residents by providing, directing, and/or overseeing a strong Speech Language Pathology therapy program.
• Build a program to prevent, assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders in residents that affect speech, language, social communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing functions.
• Provide training and education to residents and their loved ones on programs.
• Provide quality patient care including screening and evaluation, 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.
• SLP/CCC or SLP/CFY certification required.
• Dedicated to providing extraordinary, clinically sound, and compassionate care.
• Must possess a spirit of cooperation, caring, and enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and optimal resident health.
• Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes challenging residents.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We comply with disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

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