Speech Pathologist SNF SCH SCL

Salary: 36,309.00-54,463.50 USDFacility: St. Catherine Laboure SNF Post AcuteShift: Shift 1Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.500000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: YesWork Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday RotationHours: 9:00am-3:45pm (times may vary)Summary:Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.Responsibilities:EDUCATION

Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's)

Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred. Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies preferred. Vital Stim certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy Services

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must have knowledge of Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy procedures

Evaluation and treatment of Residents/Patients for Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy programs

Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process

Screening of residents for Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive therapy intervention

Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations

Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication

Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical and psychosocial impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include cognitive assessment and treatment, swallowing assessment and treatment, and speech and language assessment and treatment, and voice and fluency assessment and treatment

Professional Skills: Demonstrates professional skills consisting of full system review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting wellbeing and physical/psychosocial function. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by ASHA and the NYSSLHA

Proficient in efficiency navigating utilized EMR programs

REQNUMBER: 33189