2 Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Queens Jobs in Hyde Park, NY
St Mary's Healthcare System for Children is Hiring a Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Queens Near Hyde Park, NY
Essential DutiesJOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides skilled services in speech pathology in accordance with the authorized practitioner's plan of care,
- Treats the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and improve communication, oral-motor integrity, feeding and swallowing skills, cognitive status, memory and problem solving activities, hearing and speech fluency and quality and all other SLP functions as stated in their practice act..
- Accepts only patients referred by the Team Supervisor or designee
- Demonstrates competency in skills required by the agency on at least an annual basis at the time of field evaluation.
- Evaluation and assess the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care. Assesses the patient's continual care needs. Ensures that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale for not doing so
- Identifies specific augmentative communication needs of patient and refers to appropriate vendor
- Observes, records and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the Team Coordinator or Nurse Manager or Service Coordinator. Reports routinely to Rehab Supervisor and every 30 days to RN or SC. Requests referrals for other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient or documents rationale for not doing so.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient, family and other health care team members regarding home rehabilitation procedures, including the home exercise program, and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's condition
- Evaluates home safety and coordinates with team members to address issues identified
- Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients
- Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient care conferences for complex and/or multi-disciplinary patients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care
- Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
- Submits all visit notes every week or sooner. Submits 60day, D/C summaries and/or quarterly reports as required by the individual program and department
- Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
- Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling patients as required by department.
- Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the Team Supervisor.
- Attends meetings and serves on a variety of patient care and strategic planning committees as assigned by the Supervisor or the Director of Rehabilitation.
- Participates in the agency's quality improvement program.
Holds a certificate of clinical competence and licensure granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Previous Experience RequiredMinimum of one year of experience in speech-language pathology and/or pediatric affiliation.
SummarySt. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Summary
Per Diem
Hospital
$92k-111k (estimate)
09/11/2024
10/06/2024
stmaryskids.org
BAYSIDE, NY
500 - 1,000
1870
EDWIN SIMPSER MD
$50M - $200M
Hospital
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About St Mary's Healthcare System for Children
St. Marys Healthcare System for Children is one of only a handful of organizations around the country that is dedicated to providing intensive rehabilitation, specialized care, and education to children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. Following hospitalizations in acute care facilities for complications from premature birth, illness, and injury, or when special services are needed, children and their families come to St. Marys to receive care, learn to manage their illness or injury, and achieve a better quality of life. As the largest provider of long-term home healthcare for... children in New York State and one of the nations leading providers of pediatric post-acute care, St. Marys provides a continuum of care, treating nearly 4,000 children each day throughout the metropolitan area through a network of inpatient, home care and community programs and services, setting a standard of excellence in pediatric healthcare.St. Mary's created the nation's first pediatric palliative care program, NY State's first long-term home healthcare program.St. Mary's pioneered NYC's first certified traumatic brain injury program. St. Mary's is home to one of only nine interdisciplinary pediatric feeding disorder programs in the U.S. St. Marys is a not-for-profit healthcare organization.
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