Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Company: Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Commack
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs and on-site dialysis. Sharing the campus is Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences) and the newly built independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens). -Our Gurwin Licensed Home Care Services Agency and Certified Home Care Agency share an office in Farmingdale, NY. - -Also, part of the Gurwin family is Island Nursing and Rehab Center, a 120-bed facility located in Holtsville, New York.
Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency.
  
• Two years' experience in Speech Language Pathology, one year geriatric related experience.
  
• New York State License or eligibility and current certification.
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
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  • Performs screens, evaluations and provides treatments as prescribed by the attending physician.
    
  • Recognition of the relative and respective physical, psychosocial and emotional changes that occur at different stages in life, the understanding of which promotes the ability to provide quality care.
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to discern the needs and behaviors of subacute/rehab patients appropriately, as they differ from those of the elderly.
    
  • Addresses/accommodates the age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care.
    
  • Communicates clearly and comprehensibly to residents, patients and family members, understanding changes in cognition and allowing sufficient time for the processing of information.
    
  • Evaluates and treats residents under physician order. Maintains appropriate record keeping in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
    
  • Consults with the resident, family members, attending physician and other interdisciplinary team members concerning the treatment and goals for each resident.
    
  • Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education and supervision to SLP students.
    
  • Is knowledgeable of current regulatory requirements and assists in maintaining compliance within the department.
    
  • Assists in the revision of clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
    
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    EOE M/F/D/V

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