Speech/Language Pathologist

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
• Retirement/Pension/401k

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Speech/Language Pathology, the Rehabilitation Director and the Staff Speech/Language Pathologist provides speech therapy to the residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning the delivery of care
• 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 the employee anniversary date
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Director of Speech/Language Pathology, 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 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:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech/Language Hearing Association
• Must possess a current license as a Speech/Language Pathologist in the state of current practice
• Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including two stages Mantoux skin test
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

The McGuire Group
Attn: Allison Agnello, Corporate Recruiter
455 Cayuga Rd, Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14225
TEXT: 716-243-9713 for more information

ABOUT US:

The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

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)