Speech Pathologist - Fox Hospital, Per Diem

Bassett Healthcare Network; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in diverse settings across our system in New York. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and provide patient-centered therapy aligned with care plans.

The role requires NYS licensure within 12 months, CCC eligibility during CF year is acceptable, and you will maintain licensure, CEUs, and documentation while supporting quality improvement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology; required.
• Eligibility for a Certificate of Clinical Competency during clinical fellowship year acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain licensure by obtaining required CEUs as determined by NYS Practice Act.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements.
• Performs comprehensive assessment with documentation and determines therapy needs.
• Carry out prescribed therapy services as requested by physicians and/or midlevel providers.
• Develop a plan of care to promote function and safety, documented in the clinical record.
• Completes all required documentation reflecting care provided and outcomes achieved.
• Evaluates and treats the assigned number of patients per day and plans follow-up visits.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance regulations related to therapy services.
• Coordinates patient care with the clinical team to optimize outcomes and resource use.
• Maintains and promotes professional standards in speech-language therapy.
• Demonstrates respect for patients and staff to foster a professional environment.
• Promotes teamwork across departments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Creative Thinking

Time Management

Organizing/Categorizing records

Attention to Detail

Interacting with People

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Eligibility for CCC during CF year

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist works directly with individuals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders of speech, voice, swallowing, language, and social and/or cognitive communication. The Speech Language Pathologist may provide evaluation and treatment of patients in acute care, nursing home, short-term rehabilitation and/or outpatient settings. They are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary care team. They may assist in quality improvement and new programming initiative development. This position reports to the Rehab Supervisor, Rehab Manager and Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Maintains licensure by obtaining required CEUs as determined by NYS Practice Act
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements andJoint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Performs comprehensive assessment as evidenced by clinical documentation. Identifies those functionalproblems that require speech therapy intervention based on an accurate assessment of the patients status.
• Must be capable of understanding and carrying out prescribed therapy services as requested byphysicians and/or midlevel providers.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety, as documented in the clinical record.
• Completes all required documentation following treatment and procedures and ensures thatdocumentation reflects care provided and outcomes achieved.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate and treat the assigned number of patients per day, and determinethe need for follow up visits to maximize functional outcomes.
• Maintains current knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations related to provision of therapyservices.
• Acts fiscally responsible in use & request of supplies, and in submitting patient charges in a timelymanner.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and resourceavailability.
• Maintains and enhances personal and professional knowledge, as well as promotes professionalstandards in speech language therapy
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees toensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter and intra departmentallyto facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in speech language pathology or equivalent from an accredited college or university, required
• Eligibility for a certificate of clinical competency during a clinical fellowship year is also acceptable

Experience:

• Experience as a Speech/language Pathologist, preferred
• New graduates for a clinical fellowship year, with a designated clinical mentor will be considered

License/ Certification:

• NYS license as a Speech/Language Pathologist or for new grads - NYS license as a Speech/Language Pathologist must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire, required

• BLS Certification - within 6 months from date of hire, required

Skills:

• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Creative Thinking
• Time Management
• Organizing/Categorizing records
• Attention to Detail
• Interacting with People

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently,and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping.
• Frequent: typing/ clerical/ dexterity, grasping, hearing, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.

Hazards:

• Occasional: bodily fluids/ bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional: odors.

Travel:

• Extensive Travel - You should expect to travel every week

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

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Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Min

USD $40.58/Hr.

Max

USD $60.87/Hr.

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