We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a full-time contract opportunity at a leading Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Utica, NY. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will be treating a mix of subacute and long-term care patients.
The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for:
-Screening and evaluating patients with dysphasia, aphasia, feeding, and swallowing disorders
-Treating speech, language, and communication disorders
-Interpreting findings in order to establish a diagnosis to identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement, and time required to achieve it
-Developing appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the resident and caregivers, implementing the treatment plan, and completing all related documentation required for those services
-Attending and contributing to resident care, staff conferences, and other related meetings
-Consulting with and making referrals to other disciplines in order to address the comprehensive needs of the resident
-Providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that the resident and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate environment
--Supervising supervise CFYs
