Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full-Time | Nursing Home & Rehabilitation | Queens, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Make a real difference in residents’ lives, with the time and support to do it well.

Meadow Park, a nursing home in Queens, NY, is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehab team. If you want a role where you work closely with residents, see real progress, and are valued by the team, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Meadow Park Nursing and Rehabilitation?

• Full-Time Employment: A stable, full-time opportunity in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

• Health Insurance: Health insurance benefits available to eligible employees.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Retirement savings benefits to help you plan for the future.

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on residents’ recovery, safety, independence, and quality of life.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, medical, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Resident-Centered Care: Help residents achieve individualized goals through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each resident’s clinical needs and goals.

• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function.

• Assess swallowing difficulties and provide appropriate treatment recommendations and swallowing precautions within the scope of practice.

• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, dietary services, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in resident care planning and communicate clinical findings and recommendations.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies, communication techniques, and swallowing safety.

• Ensure compliance with applicable New York State regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Current and valid New York State license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.

• Experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or similar healthcare setting preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality resident care.

Join Our Team!

If you are a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity with valuable employee benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join Meadow Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Queens, NY!