Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Per diem

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program development for patients. Duties are under physician orders with a focus on delivering evidence-based care.

The SLP will conduct screenings, evaluate patients, interpret findings with families and team members, and develop goals. This role requires a Masters in SLP and active licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state licensure 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.

Responsabilités

• Provides and directs Speech Therapy services to patients, including assessment and treatment.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data 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 with problem lists and goals, and coordinates with patient and family.
• Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment as indicated to meet goals.
• Recommends equipment to improve communication and instructs on use of devices.
• Participates in discharge planning and develops home/community programming.
• Documents results and submits statistics; supervises students/volunteers per state regulations.
• Records treatment times and adheres to infection control and OSHA standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Good communication skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Continual professional development

Formation

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Description du poste

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Luxor at Mills Pond 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) Responsiblities:

• 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 licensure 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

Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $55/hour