Speech Pathologist SNF SCH SCL N

Facility:      St. Catherine Laboure SNF Post Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Part Time w/Benefits      FTE: 0.500000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Days

Hours:  Variable. 8:00a-4:00p. Hours to vary.        

Summary:
Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure.  Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability.  Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
• Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred. Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies preferred. Vital Stim certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy Services
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must have knowledge of Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy procedures
• Evaluation and treatment of Residents/Patients for Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy programs
• Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
• Screening of residents for Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive therapy intervention
• Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
• Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
• Physical assessment:  Ability to assess the physical and psychosocial impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include cognitive assessment and treatment, swallowing assessment and treatment, and speech and language assessment and treatment, and voice and fluency assessment and treatment
• Professional Skills: Demonstrates professional skills consisting of full system review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting wellbeing and physical/psychosocial function. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by ASHA and the NYSSLHA
• Proficient in efficiency navigating utilized EMR programs