Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Starbucks Corporation; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive therapy services. The role includes screenings, evaluations, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient communication outcomes.

The position requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure or eligibility, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current state licensure 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 functions at an acceptable level.
• Supports health system mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals.
• Conducts screenings to determine need for intervention.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data for treatment planning.
• Interprets evaluation findings to patients and families.
• Establishes patient schedules with team members.
• Develops and coordinates treatment plans with patient and family.
• Monitors response to intervention and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Assists with equipment and training for augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in discharge planning and home/community programming.
• Documents results of assessments and treatments.
• Supervises students and volunteers as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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 licensure 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

Sans Souci Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $43-$48/hour

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