Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of North Castle (NY); Presencial; USD 59.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in North Castle, NY is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment plans, and related in-services under physician orders. The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license or eligibility; strong communication skills and the ability to work well with the care team are essential.

Compensation is $43–$47 per hour.

Formación

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state license 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 teamwork.
• Supports health system mission, vision and values.

Responsabilidades

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals per department procedures.
• Conducts screenings of patients to determine need for intervention.
• Evaluates patients and collects data for treatment planning.
• Interprets evaluation findings to patients, families and team members.
• Develops and coordinates treatment plans with the care team.
• Monitors response to intervention and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Instructs patients and families in use of augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Documents assessment results, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Supervises students and volunteers per state regulations.

Conocimientos

Good communication

Teamwork

Educación

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Descripción del empleo

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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) 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 license 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 Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $43-$47/hour