We offer the Following:

　　Premium Compensation

　　Great Benefits Package

　　Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!

　　Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office

　　Professional Growth & Stability

　　Innovative Training Programs

　　Covid 19 Vaccine: Required

　　Benefits:

　　401(k)

　　Dental insurance

　　Health insurance

　　Paid time off

　　Vision insurance

　　Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of Speech-language Pathology with a Master’s Degree or higher. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program

　　Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care facility working as a Speech- Language Pathology (SLP).

　　Professional Licensure and Certification Required: Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow with appropriate supervision from a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology or participating in Clinical Fellow Year Program.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs

　　Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs

　　Completes Speech-Language Pathology evaluations upon physician order

　　Establishes Speech-Language Pathology plan of care for treatments per physician order

　　Provides Speech-Language Pathology plan of treatments and modalities

　　Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan

　　Documents resident progress toward Speech-Language Pathology goals:

　　Discharges residents from Speech-Language Pathology services when appropriate

　　Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.

　　Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management

　　Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

　　Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

　　Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment

　　Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

　　Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy

　　Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

　　Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team

　　Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames

　　Participates in internal audits as directed

　　Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting

　　Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities

　　Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and practices within acceptable professional standards

　　Complies with all facility policies and procedures

　　Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

　　Respects all residents all resident rights

　　Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

　　Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

　　Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately

　　Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems

　　Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments

　　Maintains high standards of professional conduct

　　ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.