Speech-Language Pathologist

Elderwood•Buffalo, NY

84d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)! Elderwood is seeking a dedicated full-time SLP to join our rehabilitation team. Located at 225 Bennett Road, our 172-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community offers long-term care, subacute rehab, and specialized memory care services in a warm, supportive environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Current New York State SLP license
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or geriatric experience is a plus
Strong communication and teamwork skills
M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.
State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health
Rehabilitation Therapies (license number/certification number) required.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech-language therapy treatment plans
Provide therapy for swallowing disorders, communication deficits, and cognitive-linguistic impairments
Conduct audiometric screenings as requested and recommend further audiology services when appropriate
Collaborate with PTs, OTs, nursing staff, and physicians to optimize resident outcomes
Educate residents and families on progress and treatment strategies
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards
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.
Coordinates audiometric screening test for resident and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations, or treatments if necessary.
Initiates speech-language therapy plan of care according to physician orders; and maintains required contact with the physician during the therapy program of resident.
Observes rights of residents and treats residents with respect and kindness.
Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program.
Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment program with goals and approaches of other disciplines.
Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program.
Maintains records that include statistical reports about resident, in-service education information, budget information and a material/equipment inventory.
Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments, and completes assessment forms upon request.
Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.
Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.
Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions.
Maintains costs of program within the parameters of the annual budget.