Speech Pathologist [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med)
• New York State Licensure
• Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused
• Excellent organization and planning skills

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete initial evaluation of the referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family, and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence
• Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals
• Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level