Speech Language Pathologist - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs and on-site dialysis. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences) and the newly built independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens).  Also, part of the Gurwin family is Island Nursing and Rehab Center, a 120-bed facility located in Holtsville, New York.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• Two years’ experience in Speech Language Pathology, one year geriatric related experience.
• New York State License or eligibility and current certification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs screens, evaluations and provides treatments as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Recognition of the relative and respective physical, psychosocial and emotional changes that occur at different stages in life, the understanding of which promotes the ability to provide quality care.
• Demonstrates the ability to discern the needs and behaviors of subacute/rehab patients appropriately, as they differ from those of the elderly.
• Addresses/accommodates the age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care.
• Communicates clearly and comprehensibly to residents, patients and family members, understanding changes in cognition and allowing sufficient time for the processing of information.
• Evaluates and treats residents under physician order. Maintains appropriate record keeping in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Consults with the resident, family members, attending physician and other interdisciplinary team members concerning the treatment and goals for each resident.
• Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education and supervision to SLP students.
• Is knowledgeable of current regulatory requirements and assists in maintaining compliance within the department.
• Assists in the revision of clinical and administrative policies and procedures.

EOE M/F/D/V