Speech Pathologist - Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Newark Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, NY. The role entails evaluating patients, planning treatment, and collaborating with the rehab team. Per diem schedule covers day shifts with weekend rotation and enhanced weekend pay.

Responsibilities include documentation, program planning, and discharge coordination. Requires NY licensure or eligibility after fellowship and weekday availability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med).
• Must have NY licensure or be eligible for NYS licensure after supervised fellowship.
• Must have weekday availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete initial evaluation and develop treatment plans with goals.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status.
• Collaborate with rehab team, counsel patient and family, and assist in discharge planning.

Skills

Compassionate, warm, patient-focused

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

SUMMARY:As 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 diem

Job Title: Speech Pathologist

Department: Physical Medicine & Rehab

Location: Newark Wayne Community Hospital - 1200 Driving Park Ave, Newark, NY 14513

Schedule: Day shift, weekdays & weekends 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (flexible start times), weekend rotation required (enhanced weekend per diem rate)

Speech therapy focuses on the improvement of language, communication, swallowing, and fluency. One of the most common symptoms that we treat is dysphagia, which refers to difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia can be caused by a stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cancer, or healing from a physical injury, and can affect your tongue, mouth, throat, or esophagus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluation & 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's functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence.
• Documentation - Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals.
• Collaboration - Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med).
• New York State licensure OR For recent graduates: Completion of at least 9 months supervised Clinical Fellowship year OR Eligible to participate in supervised Clinical Fellowship year by a NYS licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a NYS Limited permit and followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license.
• Must have weekday availability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population is preferred.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.

EDUCATION:

MS: Speech Pathology (Required)

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.

PAY RANGE:

• $50.00 - $50.00
• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

EEO Statement:

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.