Speech Pathologist [Per Diem] - Rehab
Description
SUMMARY
As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Golisano Rehabilitation - 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY
DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation/Speech Pathology
SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (per diem as assigned)
occasional weekends & holidays
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Evaluation & Planning. Perform a complete initial evaluation of the referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family, and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence
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Documentation. Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals
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Collaboration. Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing
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changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med)
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Required Licensure/Certification Skills : New York State Licensure
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Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license
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Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused
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Excellent organization and planning skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population is preferred
EDUCATION
MS: Speech Pathology (Required)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE
$68,500.00 - $97,760.00
CITY
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14626