Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Saddle Rock Estates (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess referred patients and develop rehabilitation plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves direct patient care, goal setting, documentation, and caregiver education, with prior long-term care experience preferred. NY licensure and accreditation are required. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
• Valid NY professional license and registration required.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and record-keeping.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service skills and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Set realistic, achievable goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Documentation writing

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

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