Speech Language Pathologist

Elderwood•Ticonderoga, NY

3d•$44 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

As a Speech Language Pathologist at Elderwood at Ticonderoga, you will provide comprehensive speech-language therapy services to residents on our Rehabilitation Unit, helping individuals work toward improved communication, cognition, and swallowing function. You will work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and support positive outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current New York State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Strong communication, clinical, organizational, and documentation skills.
A compassionate, resident-focused approach to care.
Commitment to working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.
New York 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 New York State Department of Health, Office of 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.
Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to identify speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings.
Provide speech-language therapy in accordance with physician orders and facility standards.
Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
Conduct audiometric screenings upon request and recommend additional audiology services when appropriate.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and 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.