Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Infinite Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services for residents with swallowing or communication impairments. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document care, and participate in care planning and policy development.

The role requires a state license, ASHA CCC-SLP (or eligible), and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech (ASHA) or equivalent/candidate in process for certification.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' functional needs as referred by physician or inter-disciplinary team.
• Follow physician orders and facility policies to evaluate and treat residents and document care.
• Assist in discharge planning when appropriate.
• Provide treatment to maintain or improve communication and/or swallowing function.
• Educate residents or caregivers for ongoing communication and swallowing health.
• Maintain timely resident reports as required by regulatory agencies.

Skills

EMR experience

Education

Licensed SLP (state license)

ASHA CCC-SLP or equivalent

Eligibility for ASHA exam

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 576-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in the heart of Staten Island. It is our mission to serve the residents of Staten Island through the provision of high quality, affordable and accessible health services.

Join the Clove Lakes Family, and help us achieve our mission!

We are located at 25 Fanning St, Staten Island, NY 10314.

Pay Range: $41-$52 Per Hour (Based on Experience)

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Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) / Speech Therapist Job Summary:

The purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) position is to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to evaluate, treat, document and /or facilitate care for residents with impaired ability to swallow or communicate due to disease process; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required; assist the Director of Nursing to develop communication and/or swallowing decline prevention policies and procedures.

Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks.

• Evaluate resident’s functional needs when referred by the resident’s attending physician or interdisciplinary team.
• Follow physician’s orders, facility policies and procedures to evaluate and treat residents and complete required documentation for care provided.
• Assist the DON in establishing communication and/or swallowing decline prevention policies and procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning when appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic tests, evaluate and document evaluations of referred residence in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate treatment to help resident maintain or attain the highest level of communication and/or swallowing function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
• Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures, and assistive devices to prevent decline in resident’s function.
• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of communication and/or swallowing function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
• Perform all duties as assigned in an effective timely and professional manner.

Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP )Required Education and Experience:

• A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice.
• Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or;
• Have the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma and work experience necessary for such a certificate and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language Hearing association examination for certification, or;
• Have completed the necessary work and education requirements as indicated by school transcript or diploma and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.
• Solid computer skills: prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.