Speech Pathologist

• Per Diem 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 1200 Driving Park Avenue, Newark, NY 14513 $50 an hour
• Part-time Newark Wayne Community Hospital & DeMay 791 reviews $50 an hour

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Part-time Job Title:

Speech Pathologist Department:

Physical Medicine & Rehab Location:

Newark Wayne Community Hospital Hours Per Week:

Varys Schedule:

Per Diem | Weekday Days Speech therapy focuses on the improvement of language, communication, swallowing, and fluency. One of the most common symptoms that we treat is dysphagia, which refers to difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia can be caused by a stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cancer, or healing from a physical injury, and can affect your tongue, mouth, throat, or esophagus.

SUMMARY:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation & Planning

• Perform a complete initial evaluation of 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's functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence. Documentation
• Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals. Collaboration
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med). New York State licensure OR For recent graduates: Completion of at least 9 months supervised Clinical Fellowship year OR Eligible to participate in supervised Clinical Fellowship year by a NYS licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a NYS Limited permit and followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license. Must have weekday availability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population is preferred. Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused. Excellent organization and planning skills. #RRHAlliedHealth26

EDUCATION:

MS:

Speech Pathology (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

M

• Medium Work
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$50.00

• $50.

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CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE

14513 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.