Speech-Language Pathologist/Per Diem
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Healthcare
Speech Pathologist, Rehabilitation
Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -
Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide Speech-Language Pathology services for disorders of speech, voice, swallowing and language; plans appropriate Speech-language Pathology services; provides treatment in accordance with accepted professional standards; and participates in the general functioning of the rehabilitation therapy department.
Educational Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of Speech-language Pathology with a Master’s Degree or higher. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program
Experience Required:
Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care facility working as a Speech
- Language Pathology (SLP).
Professional Licensure and Certification Required:
Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow with appropriate supervision from a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program.
Interpersonal Relationships:
Communicates effectively with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other employees.
Essential Job Functions
- Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate
- Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
- Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
- Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
- Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
- Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
- Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
- Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
- Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
- Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
- Participates in internal audits as directed
- Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities
- Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and practices within acceptable professional standards
- Complies with all facility policies and procedures
- Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
- Respects all residents all resident rights
- Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
- Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
- Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
- Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
- Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
- Maintains high standards of professional conduct
Personnel Functions
Staff Development Functions
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