Speech Language Pathologist OOJ - 33354 OOJ - 33340

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is a healthcare professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication disorders like speech articulation, language comprehension, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing difficulties in individuals of all ages, developing personalized treatment plans to improve their communication abilities and quality of life, often collaborating with other healthcare professionals and families to provide comprehensive support.

Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Rate : $61 000-91 000

• DIRECT HIRE.
• CFY WELCOME
• FULL-TIME
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION, BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
• EXCELLENT BENEFITS :
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education programs and more!
• Setting : Skilled Nursing Facility
• Location : Grand Island, NY (An island on the Niagara River that lies between Niagara Falls NY and Buffalo NY)
• Overview :
• Speech-Language Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by making recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan. If necessary, by carrying out treatments as planned, conducting an audiometric screening of resident upon request and making recommendations for further audiology service.
• We are seeking a high quality, engaging Speech-Language Pathologist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of their community.
• This position ensures that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities :

1. Screens resident for communication problem upon request; conducts an in-depth evaluation and makes written recommendations for a therapy plan of care, if necessary and upon request.

2. Coordinates audiometric screening test for resident and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations, or treatments if necessary.

3. Initiates speech-language therapy plan of care according to physician orders; and maintains required contact with the physician during the therapy program of resident.

4. Observes rights of residents and treats residents with respect and kindness.

5. Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program.

6. Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment program with goals and approaches of other disciplines.

7. Attends Resident Care Planning and Family / Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program.

8. Maintains records that include statistical reports about resident, in-service education information, budget information and a material / equipment inventory.

9. Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments and completes assessment forms upon request.

10. Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.

11.Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.

12. Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions.

13. Maintains costs of program within the parameters of the annual budget.

14. Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.

15. Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.

16. Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of this facility.

17. Exhibit the highest level of customer service toward residents, staff and visitors.

18. Perform other position duties assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity

1.25 hours to Rochester and

2.50 hours to Syracuse.

OOJ - 33354 Grand Island NY

OOJ - 33340 Waverly NY