Description
SUMMARY
As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
DEPARTMENT: Golisano Rehabilitation
SCHEDULE: Days, 8-hr. shifts; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluation & Planning. Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence
- Documentation. Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals
- Collaboration. Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching the patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med)
- Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State licensure or
Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS-licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license
- Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused
- Excellent organization and planning skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of experience with frail elderly population preferred
EDUCATION:
- MS: Speech Pathology (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
PAY RANGE: $50.00 - $50.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
