Speech Pathologist [Per Diem]

SUMMARY 

As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation skills lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ function, independence, and quality of life.
 

STATUS: Per diem
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
DEPARTMENT: Speech Language Pathology
SCHEDULE: Days, Weekdays/Weekends TBD by applicant's availability

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Evaluation & Planning. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence

• Documentation. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals

• Collaboration. Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med)​

• Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license

• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State licensure 
  or 
  For recent graduates: Completion of at least 9 months of supervised Clinical Fellowship year OR
  Eligible to participate in a supervised Clinical Fellowship year by a NYS licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a NYS Limited permit and followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license.

• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused

• Excellent organization and planning skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience with frail elderly population preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.