Description:
Crouse Community Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem Speech Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. This flexible role is perfect for an ST who enjoys meaningful clinical work while supporting residents in a warm, collaborative long-term care environment.
As a Per Diem Speech Therapist, you will provide high-quality evaluation and treatment services to residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing needs. You will work closely with nursing, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure individualized, person-centered care.
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Provide ST evaluations and treatments for communication disorders, cognitive-linguistic needs, and dysphagia.
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Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident assessments and clinical findings.
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Document progress and assessments in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, medical staff, PT/OT, and social work.
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Participate in MDS and care plan processes through timely communication and quarterly reviews.
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Ensure safe therapy practices including adherence to infection control and PPE protocols.
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Maintain a professional, supportive environment for residents and families.
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Flexible per diem scheduling
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Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork
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Well-equipped therapy spaces
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A mission-driven environment focused on dignity, respect, and quality care
Requirements:
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Current NYS Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing.
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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
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Experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare setting preferred.
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Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Professional, positive, and resident-focused demeanor.
