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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$85,867 / year median in New York
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:
UP TO $58 Per Hour (Based on Experience) Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem Availability Variety of shifts to choose from True Job Flexibility A Meaningful and Honest Job, Making a Difference in the Comfort and Wellbeing of the Patients We Care For. Health Benefits Package Options Dental Insurance Plan Option Vision Insurance Plan Options Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) /Speech Therapist Job Summary:
The purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) position is to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to evaluate, treat, document and /or facilitate care for residents with impaired ability to swallow or communicate due to disease process; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required; assist the Director of Nursing to develop communication and/or swallowing decline prevention policies and procedures. Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks. Evaluate resident's functional needs when referred by the resident's attending physician or interdisciplinary team. Follow physician's orders, facility policies and procedures to evaluate and treat residents and complete required documentation for care provided. Assist the DON in establishing communication and/or swallowing decline prevention policies and procedures. Participate in discharge planning when appropriate. Perform diagnostic tests, evaluate and document evaluations of referred residence in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Provide appropriate treatment to help resident maintain or attain the highest level of communication and/or swallowing function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities. Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures, and assistive devices to prevent decline in resident's function. Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of communication and/or swallowing function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities. Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers. Perform all duties as assigned in an effective timely and professional manner. Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP )Required Education and Experience:
A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of practice. Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or; Have the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma and work experience necessary for such a certificate and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language Hearing association examination for certification, or; Have completed the necessary work and education requirements as indicated by school transcript or diploma and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.Solid computer skills:
prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance