DescriptionSpeech TherapistPAY RATE: $38.00 - $46.32 per hour (depending upon experience)SHIFT: Part Time Days, 3 days a weekJOB DESCRIPTION: Evaluate all patients/residents admitted to the facility and will recommend, in writing, to the attending physician a rehabilitation programif indicated. Being responsible for the implementation of services and programs concerning speech language, communication and swallow disorders. Assesses, evaluates, and performs documentation on patients/residents on a required basis. Attends and actively participates in all intradepartmental staff meetings. Seek to aid patients/residents in restoring and preventing loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Attends and conducts in-service and orientation programs as well as on-the-job training programs. Work in concert with the interdisciplinary team through communication and collaboration in order to ensure a safe discharge at patients/resident’s highest level of function.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (ie. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning and delivering care
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: dysphagia, neuro disease, infectious disease and cognitive deficits, if applicable
Recommends in writing to the attending physician a rehabilitation program, if indicated
Upon receipt of physician’s orders, implement services and programs related to speech/swallow therapy
Conducts patient/resident evaluations, creates short and long term Speech Language Pathology goals, assesses rehabilitation potential, and develops andimplements a treatment plan
Supervises Clinical Fellows in accordance with ASHA and New York State Regulations, when applicable
Completes all necessary documentation in patient/resident charts and care plans
Ensures that all rehabilitation aides are adequately trained to meet the needs of the residents served as delegated or assigned by the Director ofRehabilitation
Conducts in-service education and on the job training for use of assistive devices/techniques which are determined to be necessary for the resident’s rehabilitation as delegated or assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Supervises and/or executes skilled treatment programs as prescribed by the physician's orders
Determines patient/resident progress, makes recommendations to the nursing department and modifies plan of care accordingly
Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude
Performs any other necessary duties as assigned by Supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Masters of Speech Language Pathology from a school approved by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Licensure: Valid New York State Speech Language Pathology Licensure, ASHA CCSLP or CF SLP
Preferred: Masters of Speech Language Pathology plus 1 year of experience in a long term care facility
Preferred: 2-3 years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility
Experience: Minimum: Newly licensed Speech Language Pathologist
LOCATION: 292 Main Street, East Aurora, NY. We are nestled in the beautiful, quaint small town of East Aurora, which perfectly blends the natural environment and urban life. We are a short 16-minute drive from the Bills Stadium, only 25 minutes from Canalside, and a mere 21-minute drive from the Walden Galleria! BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Peer Mentorship
ABOUT US:Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield. QualificationsEducationRequired
Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology
Licenses & CertificationsRequired
SLP
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
