Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Garden City Park (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; 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 provide direct patient care. You will develop and administer treatment programs with goals tailored to each patient’s capacity, document progress, and educate patients and families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve life and function within a top sub-acute and long‑term care setting, reporting to the Director of

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NY.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Duties include documentation and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care.

Skills

Licensure/Registration

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

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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