Current New York license or certification, or license eligible (CFY candidates welcome)
Comfort with clinical documentation including evaluations and progress notes
Strong communication skills in all forms
Commitment to confidentiality, HIPAA, and Federal Resident Rights
Responsibilities
Evaluate residents to assess communication, cognitive, and swallowing status
Build individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
Deliver skilled speech therapy interventions for dysphagia and cognition
Screen residents regularly and initiate referrals as needed
Interpret evaluation findings to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Monitor intervention responses and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Recommend and train on augmentative communication equipment
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage
401k
Paid time off and paid holidays
CEU support and in-house clinical education
Advancement opportunities across a 35 facility network
Employee engagement and recognition programs
Full Job Description
The Enclave at Port Chester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Port Chester, NY is hiring a full time Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team. Hiring for this role is done on site by our Director of Rehab and facility leadership, not by an outside recruiter. You will interview with the people you will actually work with.
What You Will Do
Evaluate residents to determine communication, cognitive, and swallowing status, including specialized evaluations as indicated
Build individualized treatment plans with a clear problem list and measurable short and long term goals, under physician direction
Deliver skilled speech therapy interventions for dysphagia, communication, and cognition
Screen residents at regular intervals and initiate referrals when appropriate
Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Monitor response to intervention and modify treatment to reach goals
Recommend and obtain augmentative communication equipment and train residents, families, and staff in its use
Participate in discharge planning and build home or community programming that holds gains after discharge
Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation accurately and on time
Supervise students in accordance with state regulations
Participate in quality assurance programs and comply with infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards
What You Will Need
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Current New York license or certification, or license eligible. CFY candidates welcome
Comfort with clinical documentation including evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries
Strong communication skills in all forms
Commitment to confidentiality, HIPAA, and Federal Resident Rights
Preferred, Not Required
Experience in long term care, sub acute, or geriatric rehabilitation
Dysphagia and modified diet experience
Prior experience in an interdisciplinary care model
New graduates and therapists new to skilled nursing are encouraged to apply. We train.
What We Offer
Pay up to $50 an hour
Health, dental, and vision coverage
401k
Paid time off and paid holidays
CEU support and in house clinical education
Advancement opportunities across a 35 facility network
