Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem (Days/Evenings)

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Department: ETW Speech Rehab
Location: Edna Tina Wilson, 700 Island Cottage Rd. Rochester, NY
Hours Per Week: As Scheduled
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Days and Evening hours available until roughly 6pm
 

SUMMARY: 

As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patient’s optimal level of function, independence and quality of life. 
 

Edna Tina Wilson Living Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in North Greece, NY. The Edna Tina Wilson Living Center uses an innovative neighborhood design, with resident rooms clustered around the activity center and the living and dining areas, to promote social and interactive living.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Evaluation & Planning - Perform a complete initial evaluation of 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. 

• Documentation - Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals. 

• Collaboration - Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med). 

• New York State licensure OR For recent graduates: Completion of at least 9 months supervised Clinical Fellowship year OR Eligible to participate in supervised Clinical Fellowship year by a NYS licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a NYS Limited permit and followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license. 
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One (1) year experience with frail elderly population preferred. 

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused. 

• Excellent organization and planning skills. 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.