What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem position at Gurwin Healthcare System?
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 independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens). 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:
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:
- 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.
- Trach/Vent experience preferred.
- Nethealth experience preferred.
- 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.
Salary : $72