Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Upstate Services Group; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY is seeking a part-time, per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-house team. We offer a flexible schedule, strong mentorship, and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment to support residents' communication and swallowing needs.

You will evaluate and treat residents per physician orders, document promptly in the EMR, and contribute to care planning with a focus on patient well-being and functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed by New York as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Dysphagia experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer speech therapy modalities as prescribed.
• Administer treatments prescribed by a physician or NP to restore or maintain function.
• Assist with restoration or maintenance of resident functioning to prevent decline.
• Help residents reach their highest practical level of well-being.
• Communicate with physicians, NP, and facility staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and review care plans.
• Complete all required documentation timely in EMR.
• Educate residents and departments regarding speech therapy and resident care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Engage in facility education including infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Per Diem with flexible hours (10 minutes from Albany)

Excellent Per diem IN-HOUSE Speech Therapy opportunity

If you are interested in joining a collaborative and progressive in-house team of therapists, Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has the right opportunity for you! Riverside strives to provide our therapists with the clinical autonomy to meet the unique individual rehabilitative needs of our patients/residents. work life balance, and manageable caseloads.

Part-Time Speech Therapist position available at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Castleton on the Hudson. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and team -oriented speech language pathologist to join our collaborative team. Applicants can expect competitive pay (DOE), FLEXIBLE schedule, and the opportunity to work with an excellent interdisciplinary team. We consider your individual skills, your aspirations, and your lifestyle, to ensure a match that is the right career move for today and well into the future. We provide strong mentorship, training, and development for our employee

Duties:

Including but not limited to

1.Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of speech therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.

2.Administers treatments as prescribed by a referring physician or nurse practitioner in an effort

to restore or maintain function

3.The Speech Therapist assists with the restoration or maintenance of resident functioning to

prevent disability or further decline following injury, disease, or medical event.

4.Assist residents with reaching their highest practical level of well being

5.Communicates appropriately and effectively with physician/nurse practitioner as well as facility

staff

6.The SLP is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the

development and review of resident care plans.

7.Completes all required documentation timely in both the Rehabilitation and Facility EMR

systems in accordance with facility policy and all state and federal regulations.

8.Assist with education of residents, resident representatives, and other departments as it relates to

speech therapy and resident care

9.Participates in performance improvement activities

10. Participates in all facility and departmental education including but not limited to infection

control, fire safety, blood borne pathogens, and utilization of department equipment.

Benefits Include;

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Continuing education credits

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

Skills/Requirements:

Current New York State Speech Therapy License in good standing

Dysphagia experience

Previous LTC experience preferred

Effective and engaging verbal/written communication skills

Healthcare setting:

Skilled Nursing Facility