Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Orangetown (NY); In loco; USD 59.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program development for patients under physician orders.

Key duties include screenings, evaluation interpretation, scheduling, discharge planning, and staff education. Requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure or eligibility, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Competenze

• 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 team work and cooperation.
• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level.
• Supports health system mission, vision and values.

Mansioni

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate.
• Cconducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans with goals and methods to achieve them.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and team members.
• Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment as indicated.
• Recommends and obtains equipment to improve patient communication.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Formazione

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state license or license eligible

Descrizione del lavoro

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