Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient - Seneca View SNF - Montour Falls NY

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Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

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Roles and Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing speech, language and swallowing assessment according to ASHA standards of practice as well as New York state standards.

Develop Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing assessments including short and long term goals, frequency and duration.

Implement Plan of Treatment, evaluate the effects of treatment and adjust according to patient progress. Consult providers and communicate concerns, questions or findings as necessary to deliver patient centered care.

Administer treatment in an environment focused on safety, ethics and skillful delivery of treatment strategies, modalities, exercises and functional rehabilitation techniques.

Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures, including content and timeliness.

Evaluate and document objective findings including current level of function, testing results, including swallow studies, etc...

Educate patient, caregivers and loved ones regarding assessment findings, exercise program, safety measures and any other area necessary to facilitate a successful discharge from skilled therapy.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending clinical educational workshops and in-services; reviewing professional publications, etc.

• Supervise rehab aides according to state guidelines.
• Other job related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Successful completion of accredited speech language pathology program including Master's degree, certificate of clinical competence (ASHA)

Licensure: New York State Licensure

Experience

Preferred, not required. New graduates welcome. SLP Clinical Fellow may be considered.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move patients with assistance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Location and Travel Requirements

Onsite at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility - 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls, NY 14865

Shift

Full-Time Days 8a-4:30p preferred, however, flexibility can be discussed. Rotating weekend coverage.

0%-5% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

• SLP Clinical Fellow: $33.50
• Standard Rate of $35.96 to $50.08 per hour

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