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$38.00 - $50.00 / hour

Overview

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose.

As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees – nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates, maintenance staff and administrative resources - to help us achieve our goals.

Elderwood at Hamburg is searching for full time Speech Language Pathologists to add to our team!

Apply today! Benefits for full time employees include:

+ 401K with Employer Matching

+ PTO & Holiday Package

+ Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

+ Continuing education programs and more!

Speech-Language Pathologist per diem compensation: $45.00 / hour

Speech-Language Pathologist full time compensation: $38.00 - $50.00 / hour

We are seeking a high quality, engaging Speech-Language Pathologist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our community. Elderwood believesin people caring for people. Our values are noted as our "ICARE" principles and are at the core of everything we do: Integrity- We are honest and do what is right. Collaboration- We work as a team and earn the trust of our partners. Accountability- We turn purpose into action and achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Respect- We treat other with courtesy and dignity. Excellence- We pursue high standards and innovation to be the best.

Speech-Language Pathologist position overview:

Speech-Language Pathologist team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by making recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan, if necessary, and carrying out treatments as planned; conducting an audiometric screening of resident upon request and making recommendations for further audiology service. This position ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

Speech-Language Pathologist:

+ Screens resident for communication problem upon request; conducts an in-depth evaluation and makes written recommendations for a therapy plan of care, if necessary and upon request.

+ Coordinates audiometric screening test for resident and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations, or treatments if necessary.

+ Initiates speech-language therapy plan of care according to physician orders; and maintains required contact with the physician during the therapy program of resident.

+ Observes rights of residents and treats residents with respect and kindness.

+ Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program.

+ Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment program with goals and approaches of other disciplines.

+ Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program.

+ Maintains records that include statistical reports about resident, in-service education information, budget information and a material/equipment inventory.

+ Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments, and completes assessment forms upon request.

+ Attend staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.

+ Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care.

+ Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions.

+ Maintains costs of program within the parameters of the annual budget.

Qualifications

Speech-Language Pathologist:

+ M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.

+ State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.

+ Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.

+ Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.

+ Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.

+ Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.

+ Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health

+ Rehabilitation Therapies (license number/certification number) required.

+ Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

+ Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.

+ This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Posted Date1 month ago(4/1/2025 12:12 PM)

Requisition ID2025-32062

# of Openings2

Area of InterestTherapy

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood at Hamburg

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Salary$38.00 - $50.00 / hour