Speech Language Pathologist

Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Fairport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Location: Fairport, NY

Job Type: Per Diem / PRN

Pay: $50.00–$60.00 per hour

Job Summary

Fairport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a motivated and compassionate Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our collaborative rehabilitation team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide quality, patient-centered care to adults with complex communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs in a supportive skilled nursing facility environment.

The ideal candidate is dedicated to improving residents’ functional abilities, promoting independence, and enhancing quality of life through evidence-based speech-language pathology services.

This position offers flexible per diem opportunities at Fairport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with the potential to provide coverage at an affiliated sister facility located within approximately 10 miles.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each resident’s clinical needs, goals, and functional abilities.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nursing staff, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, residents, and families, to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of speech-language pathology practices, treatment techniques, and relevant medical terminology.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and applicable New York State and federal regulations.
• Provide per diem coverage at affiliated sister facilities within approximately 10 miles of the primary work location, as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and valid New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative rehabilitation team.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and cognitive rehabilitation preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar post-acute care setting preferred.
• Familiarity with Net Health/Rehab Optima or similar electronic medical record and rehabilitation documentation systems is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to approximately 10 miles to an affiliated sister facility as needed.
  
  
  

Compensation

$50.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and supportive work environment with a talented team of healthcare professionals.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, subject to position eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-paid life insurance and supplemental life insurance options.
• Voluntary benefit programs.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit.
  
  
  

Please note: Benefits and paid time off may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, and plan eligibility. Per diem employees may have different benefit eligibility than full-time employees.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible per diem scheduling.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Supportive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and quality of life.
• Potential to pick up additional shifts at an affiliated sister facility within approximately 10 miles.
  
  
  

Apply Today!

If you are a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist seeking flexible per diem opportunities in a supportive skilled nursing facility, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Fairport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

We look forward to connecting with you!