Speech Language Pathologist-Long Term Care (Per Diem, Days)

Rochester Regional Health • Town of Greece, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Speech Language Pathologist at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, you will use evaluation skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approach to develop rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ function, independence, and quality of life. The position is in the Physical Medicine department in Rochester, New York. It is per diem, with varying days, flexible hours, and a listed schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role includes evaluating referred patients, planning and delivering treatment, documenting patient care and progress, and collaborating with patients, families, medical doctors, and other healthcare professionals. A master’s degree in Speech Pathology is required, along with the stated supervised clinical fellowship/work experience and New York State licensure pathway.

Requirements

• At least nine months of supervised work experience after completion of a clinical fellowship year, or participation in a supervised clinical fellowship for at least 36 weeks under a New York State-licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the New York State licensure examination and achievement of New York State licensure.
• Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused approach.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with a frail elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete initial evaluations of referred patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with appropriate short- and long-term goals.
• Involve patients, families, and staff in implementing treatment programs.
• Re-evaluate patients’ functional status over time and advance them toward maximal performance and functional independence.
• Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status, and send required information to appropriate professionals.
• Participate in rehabilitation team efforts, including counseling and teaching patients and families.
• Discuss treatment-program changes with medical doctors.
• Coordinate healthcare plans with other involved professionals.
• Assist with discharge planning as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time