Speech Therapist

SHIFT: Full-Time, Days

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Referral Bonuses
• Peer Mentorship
• Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Evaluate levels of speech, language, or swallowing difficulty. Identify clients' goals for treatment. Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan that addresses specific functional needs. Teach clients how to make sounds, improve their voices, and maintain fluency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro diseases, and infectious diseases, if applicable.
• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee's anniversary date.
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Director of Speech/Language Pathology and Rehabilitation Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervises Speech/Language Aide or Rehabilitation Assistant in direct resident care and resident-related activities, if appropriate.
• Records clinical documentation according to the accepted regulatory, facility, and professional guidelines.
• Establishes and instructs caregivers in resident-specific maintenance programs.
• Records daily treatment charges according to facility policies.
• Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for residents to facilitate independence if approved by the Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess knowledge of age-specific developmental factors for adult and senior residents
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech/Language Hearing Association
• Must have a current New York State License as a Speech/Language Pathologist
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Absolut Care of Three Rivers

Attn: Laura Christly, Recruiter

101 Creekside Drive

Painted Post, NY 14870

Phone: (607) 936-4108

Apply directly on our website to speed the process.

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care

Work Location: In person

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