Job Summary:
United Methodist Homes in Binghamton is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our In-House Therapy Department to diagnose and treat residents with speech, language, voice and fluency impairments. Part time or PRN available. Flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Performs hearing and/or speech and language examinations to learn the resident’s/patient's degree of impairment.
- Evaluates hearing and /or speech and language test results.
- Evaluates barium swallow results and/or other test results and overall medical background information.
- Diagnoses residents/patients and formulates treatment plans for speech, language, fluency, voice or swallowing impairments.
- Educates residents/patients and family members about the various communication techniques or strategies to cope with the impairment.
- Writes reports and maintains client information for the purposes of evaluation, treatment progress and discharge of client.
- Performs administrative responsibilities, coordinates paperwork, writes lesson plans and schedules case management activities and/or any other appropriate resident/patient information and/or recordkeeping for administrative, billing and caseload purposes.
- Develops individual and/or group activities and/or programs to manage behavior, speech, language or swallowing problems.
- Participates in and writes reports for meetings regarding residents’/patients' progress.
- Participates in the planning and implementing of individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
- Instructs clients with techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading or voice improvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirement:
- Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
United Methodist Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Relocate:
- Binghamton, NY 13905: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
