Speech Language Pathologist

Island Nursing Rehab Center•Holtsville, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Island Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team. The facility is a voluntary, not-for-profit nursing facility providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to long- and short-term residents. The role provides speech therapy to residents and patients to support communication, cognition, swallowing, and recovery of functional skills.

Requirements

Ability to perform the full scope of required job duties, including lifting, bending, twisting, prolonged sitting, and repetitive movements.
Ability to comprehend verbal, written, and auditory instructions and follow through with a logical plan and course of action.
Ability to perform heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more, push wheelchairs and stretchers, and position oneself to move carts, beds, wheelchairs, and geri-chairs.
Ability to assist with the mobility of residents or patients and equipment.
Ability to work in a direct resident or patient care setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and assessments of new admissions and current residents for speech therapy services.
Evaluate the nature and extent of impairments and identify speech, language, and swallowing irregularities.
Develop individualized plans of care and speech therapy interventions based on evaluation findings and physician referral, and periodically update treatment plans.
Select augmentative or alternative communication methods, such as devices and picture boards, teach their use to individuals with little or no speech capability, and train staff in their use.
Teach strategies to people with cognitive communication impairments to improve attention, orientation, memory, and problem-solving.
Evaluate swallowing function and manage diet texture modifications according to resident or patient needs.
Help residents recover reliable communication skills, practice new skills, and return to their highest level of functioning.
Recommend residents for discharge when maximal functional gain has been achieved.
Maintain records and complete required documentation of speech therapy services on time and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Review current and ongoing treatment plans, assess individual performance, and modify, change, or write new patient or resident orders.
Report monthly statistics and relevant documentation to the Director of Rehab Services or Administration.
Assist with emergency measures in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Provide in-service education to other departments and staff as needed to share professional expertise and improve resident care.
Demonstrate knowledge of and respect and sensitivity for residents' rights, and ensure the confidentiality of resident information.
Attend required in-service education and perform related duties as required.