Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist
Rome Health is rapidly expanding and is seeking a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. This position provides the opportunity to work with patients across a variety of care settings, including inpatient acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and outpatient therapy.
Optional weekend on-call coverage is also available for per diem staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments and clinical evaluation.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provide therapy to improve speech production, articulation, voice quality, and overall communication.
- Assist patients in improving reading and writing skills when appropriate.
- Develop and implement therapeutic exercises to improve swallowing function and strengthen muscles involved in swallowing.
- Educate and counsel patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders and appropriate coping strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, diagnoses, treatment progress, and changes to treatment plans.
- Complete final evaluations and discharge documentation when patients complete therapy.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Required
Experience
- Completion of an accredited degree program in Speech-Language Pathology - Required
- 2-3 years of experience preferred
- Experience in acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, or outpatient settings is a plus.
License & Certification
- Current New York State license to practice Speech-Language Pathology
About Rome Health
Rome Health is a nonprofit healthcare system serving patients throughout Central New York. Our comprehensive system provides primary and specialty care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and other services across every stage of life.
We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting our healthcare professionals in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
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