Speech-Language Pathologist

Elderwood•Cheektowaga, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech-language therapy in a 172-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community offering long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, and specialized memory care. The role serves residents with swallowing disorders, communication deficits, and cognitive-linguistic impairments, and involves evaluation, treatment planning, therapy, documentation, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. The position is described as available full-time and part-time.

Requirements

Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school.
Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist; the posting specifies a New York State license.
Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others.
Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health Rehabilitation Therapies, including license or certification number.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
Willingness to uphold the company’s vision, mission, and core values.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP); the posting lists this as preferred in its qualifications section and required in its overview.
Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric experience.

Responsibilities

Screen residents for communication problems upon request; conduct in-depth evaluations and provide written recommendations for a therapy plan of care when appropriate.
Coordinate audiometric screening and refer residents for further audiology evaluations or treatment when necessary.
Initiate speech-language therapy plans of care according to physician orders and maintain required contact with physicians during treatment.
Treat residents respectfully and kindly while observing their rights.
Maintain written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for residents receiving speech-language treatment.
Coordinate with other staff and integrate speech-language treatment with the goals and approaches of other disciplines.
Attend Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents in a speech-language treatment program.
Maintain resident statistical reports, in-service education information, budget information, and material and equipment inventories.
Submit statistical reports for Medicare billing and complete assessment forms upon request.
Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.
Participate in developing and conducting in-service training for facility personnel involved in resident care.
Review and revise written speech-language policies and procedures annually as needed.
Keep program costs within the annual budget.
Educate residents and families about progress and treatment strategies.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory standards.