Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - Rockaway Park

Flagstar Rehab•Queens, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Flagstar Rehab is hiring Speech Language Pathologists for rehabilitation departments in skilled nursing facilities throughout New York City and surrounding areas. In this role, you will work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat patients and provide education to patients and families, helping improve speech, swallowing, and everyday functioning. The position serves individuals in an SNF setting with needs related to conditions such as traumatic brain injury, CVA or stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating diagnoses. Clinical Fellows are not being accepted at this time. The role is available through direct employment with Flagstar Rehab or as an independent contractor. The posting lists hourly pay of $46–$48 for W-2 employees and $57–$60 for 1099 contractors. Schedules may be full-time, part-time, per diem, weekends, coverage, days, or evenings.

Requirements

Current New York State SLP license and registration.
Clinical Competence Certification (CCC).
CPR certificate.
EMR competence.
Meet all state and federal requirements for employment in a nursing facility in the United States.
Malpractice/liability insurance, if applicable.
Clinical Fellows (CFY) are not accepted at this time.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Rehab Optima and Point Click.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient speech or swallowing evaluations and/or screens of patients.
Develop plans of care, adjust care as appropriate, and manage meal texture.
Provide therapy services to individuals in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Monitor and document patient progress using electronic medical record software.
Perform patient and family education to support improvements in speech, swallowing, and daily functioning.