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Elderwood Administrative Services lists this SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$65.00 / hr Overview
Position: PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)Location: Elderwood at North Creek – North Creek, NY
112 Ski Bowl Road
North Creek, NY
Home of Ski Resort - Gore Mountain!
Join Our Team at Elderwood at North Creek!
We are currently seeking a compassionate and flexible PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. This per diem role offers the opportunity to pick up hours based on facility needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Position Overview: The PRN SLP will provide high-quality speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing setting. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate, treat, and document speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in accordance with physician orders and plan of care
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
Collaborate with nursing, therapy team members, physicians, and families
Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
Qualifications:
Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work as needed based on facility demands
Why Join Elderwood?
Flexible scheduling
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work with a diverse geriatric population
Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!
Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing,
Responsibilities
Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibiltiies:
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 Qualifications:
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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