Speech Pathologist - Acute Rehab [Per Diem]
About The Position
As a Speech Pathologist in acute rehabilitation, 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 role is per diem at Rochester General Hospital in the Golisano Rehabilitation department, with day shifts scheduled for eight hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will evaluate referred patients, create and implement treatment plans with short- and long-term goals, and involve patients, families, and staff in treatment. You will monitor functional progress and help patients work toward maximal performance and independence. The role also includes maintaining thorough clinical documentation, sharing required information with appropriate professionals, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team on patient and family education, treatment changes, care coordination, and discharge planning.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
- New York State licensure, or completion of at least nine months of supervised work experience (CFY), 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.
- Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused approach.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience with a frail elderly population.
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 as they progress and advance them toward maximal performance and functional independence.
- Maintain complete documentation of 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, discussing treatment changes with physicians, coordinating healthcare plans with other professionals, and assisting with discharge planning as appropriate.
