• Speech Pathologist SubAcute Rehab TMR N

    Catholic Health (Kenmore, NY)


    Salary: 38.17-57.25 USD

     

    Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

     

    Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days

     

    Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

    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

    + 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: 42019