Speech Therapist New Rates!

Speech Therapist Rate: $47.00-$48.00 hourly depending on experience Shift: Full-time or Part-time Location: Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | VestraCare 282 Riverside Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790, USA Description: A Speech Pathologist makes assessments and provides appropriate services to help residents and patients improve and regain skills as part of a comprehensive therapy regimen. This level of care involves problem‑solving, working with an interdisciplinary team, and implementing a proactive plan of care to maintain the highest level of functioning. Responsibilities Work under the Director of Speech/Language Pathology to provide speech therapy to residents. Assist in screening, evaluating, and treatment of residents by comprehensive care planning. Requirements Advanced degree in speech therapy with a current NYS license to practice. Experience in a skilled nursing facility, subacute care, ICU, and acute rehab preferred. Excellent customer service skills; cheerful and pleasant demeanor. Positive attitude and outgoing personality with staff, residents, and family members. Self‑motivated with flawless time and attendance. Exceptional time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; genuine concern and empathy for the elderly. Reviews referrals for speech therapy and physician’s orders; performs evaluations, sets goals, devises treatment programs, and implements treatments based on diagnosis, resident’s condition, and rehabilitative prognosis; makes recommendations, sends progress notes and consults with the physician as necessary. Benefits: 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr