Speech Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: Schofield Residence - Kenmore, NY 14217Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $43.70 - $51.40 HourlyShift: Seeking weekday and weekend coverage. Employees are an important part of life at Schofield Care! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!   Position Summary: The Speech Therapist is responsible for assessing and providing services to Schofield Residence patients who are in need of speech, language, and swallowing treatments. We strive to be an employer of choice: Competitive Wages Paid Time Off Sick Days Medical, Dental, Life Insurance 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Allowance Other Perks Key Responsibilities: Perform communication evaluation. Conduct individual therapy treatments in speech/swallowing. Prepare initial evaluation, progress notes, recertification, and discharge reports per Schofield Residence policy. Counsel individual patient/caregiver in relation to patient’s specific problems and needs. Participate in patient-centered conferences when appropriate. Maintain equipment and therapy materials for communication. Participate in and/or present inservice programs. Maintain current, complete and accurate clinical records per Schofield Residence policy and regulatory guidelines.  Communicate with professional disciplines regarding patients’ progress, tolerance and compliance with treatment plan. Follow rules and regulations of the NYS Department of Health.  Interpret and follow Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Perform other related duties as required by their manager. srhpp QualificationsQualifications:  Education and Training: Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology. Licensure and current registration to practice as a Speech Therapist in NYS.  Experience – Completion of the necessary educational and clinical requirements and has achieved the Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Character – The individual must possess good moral character, patience and compassion for the chronically ill and disabled.   EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.