Speech Pathologist [Per Diem] Rehab

Description SUMMARY: As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients' optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Golisano Rehabilitation - 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation/Speech Pathology SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (per diem as assigned) occasional weekends & holidays RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluation & Planning. Perform a complete initial evaluation of the referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family, and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence Documentation. Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals Collaboration. Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med) Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State Licensure Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused Excellent organization and planning skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population is preferred EDUCATION: MS: Speech Pathology (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required. PAY RANGE: $68,500.00 - $97,760.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjAyNTE0LjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2l bmFsY29