What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLP Speech Therapist position at The McGuire Group?
SPEECH THERAPIST (SLP)
PAY: $35.00/hour
SHIFT: Full-Time
Location(s): Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, NY
(*may need to support other McGuire Facilities on occasion depending on therapy needs)
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks or same day pay options
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision, 401K
- Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
- Clinically Complex Positions
- Flexible Schedules
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate all patients/residents admitted to the facility and will recommend, in writing, to the attending physician a rehabilitation program if indicated. Upon receipt of the physician’s orders, the Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for the implementation of services and programs concerning speech, language, communication and swallow disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, evaluates, and performs documentation on patients/residents on a required basis.
The Speech Language Pathologist will work in concert with the interdisciplinary team through communication and collaboration in order to ensure a safe discharge at patient/resident’s highest level of function. The Speech Language Pathologist will adhere to patient/resident Bill of Rights, ensure compliance with ethics of profession, and all state and federal regulations as applicable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: dysphagia, neurological disease, infectious disease and cognitive deficits, if applicable.
- Conducts patient/resident evaluations, creates short- and long-term Speech Language Pathology goals, assesses rehabilitation potential,
- Maintains accurate clinical records, patient/resident charts, and care plans while conferring with the attending physician as to the patient/resident status, care and progress.
- Determines patient/resident progress, makes recommendations to the nursing department and modifies plan of care accordingly.
- Other responsibilities within the scope of practice of SLP
REQUIREMENTS:
- Position requires a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology with Certificate of Clinical Competence and current NYS license
ABOUT US:
The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
Salary : $35
