Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct comprehensive speech therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, current NY state license or eligibility, and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills. Compensation is $43-$47 per hour.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Provides Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals.
• Conducts screenings to determine need for intervention.
• Evaluates patients to collect data for treatment planning.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinates treatment plans with patient, family, and team.
• Monitors progress and modifies treatment as needed.
• Recommends equipment to improve communication and trains users.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Documents assessments, treatment, and outcomes.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Records time and submits statistics.
• Maintains infection control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with quality assurance programs.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continuing Education

Educación

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current state license or license eligible

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