Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Per Diem

CareRite Centers, LLC; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide and direct speech therapy services, perform assessments, develop and implement treatment programs, and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure or eligibility; strong communication skills and teamwork are essential for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state licensure or license eligibility.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs Speech Therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
• Conducts screenings of patients to determine need for intervention and treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data for treatment planning and implements specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and team members.
• Establishes patient schedules and develops treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Coordinates treatment plans with patient, family, and other team members; monitors progress and adjusts as needed.
• Documents results of assessments, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services; participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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) 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

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

Compensation: $55/hour