Speech Pathologist

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochester, England seeks an experienced Speech Pathologist. You will evaluate and plan rehabilitative treatment programs aimed at restoring patient function and quality of life. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a rehabilitation team. Candidates must hold a Master's in Speech Pathology and have at least nine months of supervised experience. This is a per diem role with shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine months of supervised work experience, or completion of clinical fellowship.
• One year of experience with frail elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations and progress.
• Participate in rehabilitation team efforts and assist in discharge planning.

Skills

Organization and planning skills

Empathy

Compassion

Education

MS in Speech Pathology

Job description

Overview

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: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation - Ridgeway

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 8-hr. Shifts

ATTRIBUTES

• 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
• One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused
• Excellent organization and planning skills

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

EDUCATION

• MS: Speech Pathology (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$45.00 - $45.00