SLP

Job Description

The Pearl Nursing Center is seeking a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist(SLP/CCC) to join their IN-HOUSE team in Rochester, NY.

ABOUT US: Pearl Nursing Center is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Rochester. It’s a welcoming and well-maintained facility. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave The Pearl with pride and independence. Pearl Nursing Center is a proud member of the We Care Center.

Great opportunity to join a progressive therapy team. We place high importance on attracting dynamic healthcare professionals who share a philosophy of quality patient/clinical care in a welcoming, respectful, and cohesive team environment.

Duties Include:

Evaluate Residents' conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits

Help Residents in their goals to improve Cognition or Swallowing

Education for Residents and Caregivers

Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase the client’s independence and functioning

Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders

Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert

Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician

Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice

Communicate changes in the resident’s condition

Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation

Respond to family requests and concerns timely

Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur

Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Career Advantages

Rare in-house opportunity ( NON CONTRACT)

Medical/Dental, Paid Time Off

Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

Electronic documentation system

Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient-focused programs, and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.

All inquiries will be held confidential

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

Full-time