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Job description
Per Diem Speech Therapy Opportunity
Excellent Per diem IN-HOUSE Speech Therapy opportunity
If you are interested in joining a collaborative and progressive in-house team of therapists, Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has the right opportunity for you! Riverside strives to provide our therapists with the clinical autonomy to meet the unique individual rehabilitative needs of our patients/residents. Work life balance, and manageable caseloads.
Part-Time Speech Therapist position available at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing located in Castleton on the Hudson. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and team-oriented speech language pathologist to join our collaborative team. Applicants can expect competitive pay (DOE), flexible schedule, and the opportunity to work with an excellent interdisciplinary team. We consider your individual skills, your aspirations, and your lifestyle, to ensure a match that is the right career move for today and well into the future. We provide strong mentorship, training, and development for our employees.
Duties:
Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of speech therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.
Administers treatments as prescribed by a referring physician or nurse practitioner in an effort to restore or maintain function.
The Speech Therapist assists with the restoration or maintenance of resident functioning to prevent disability or further decline following injury, disease, or medical event.
Assist residents with reaching their highest practical level of well being.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with physician/nurse practitioner as well as facility staff.
The SLP is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the development and review of resident care plans.
Completes all required documentation timely in both the Rehabilitation and Facility EMR systems in accordance with facility policy and all state and federal regulations.
Assist with education of residents, resident representatives, and other departments as it relates to speech therapy and resident care.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Participates in all facility and departmental education including but not limited to infection control, fire safety, blood borne pathogens, and utilization of department equipment.
Benefits Include:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Skills/Requirements:
Current New York State Speech Therapy License in good standing
Dysphagia experience
Previous LTC experience preferred
Effective and engaging verbal/written communication skills
Healthcare setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Who can apply
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