Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

CareRite Centers, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessments, treatments, and program development under physician orders. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active state licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate
• Conducts screenings of patients to determine need for intervention/treatment
• Evaluates patients to obtain data for treatment planning
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients and family
• Develops treatment plans with short and long-term goals
• Monitors patient response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and team members
• Documents assessment, treatment, and discharge information
• Participates in discharge planning
• Supervises students and volunteers as applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure or licensed eligible

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is currently searching for a Speech Language Pathologist. The SLP will provide and direct Speech Therapy services to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Performs duties under the direction of physician’s orders.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Responsiblities:

• 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 confidentialie 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

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation:

$43-$48/hour

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