Speech Pathologist - Acute Rehab [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Rochester General Hospital. The role involves initial evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with a rehab team to support patient independence and quality of life.

Typical schedule is days, 8-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) with per diem pay. Requires NYS licensure and CFY completion, with preference for experience with frail elderly patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• New York State licensure required.
• Minimum of nine months supervised work experience (CFY) under a NYS-licensed SLP.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Experience with frail elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Planning: complete initial evaluation, develop and implement treatment plans with goals.
• Documentation: maintain complete documentation of evaluations, progress, and discharge.
• Collaboration: participate in rehabilitation team, coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Empathy

Patient-centered care

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS: Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

SUMMARYAs a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621DEPARTMENT: Golisano RehabilitationSCHEDULE: Days, 8-hr. shifts; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluation & Planning. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independenceDocumentation. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionalsCollaboration. Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching the patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriateREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med)Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State licensure orMinimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS-licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS licenseCompassionate, warm, and patient-focusedExcellent organization and planning skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSOne (1) year of experience with frail elderly population preferredEDUCATION:MS: Speech Pathology (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects ( 20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE:$50.00 - $50.00CITY:RochesterPOSTAL CODE:14621The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.