Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking Per Diem Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) for weekday and weekend shifts .

Ten Broek Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for our outstanding delivery of subacute and long-term care. We work hard to provide a calm, friendly, and healthy environment for our residents and employees! Come work where you will truly be appreciated and where you will make a difference. Come work at Ten Broek!

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and quality of life.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated resident care.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations.

• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.

• Provide skilled therapy services in accordance with physician orders and plan of care.

• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and recommend appropriate diet modifications.

• Implement evidence-based interventions for dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive impairment, and voice disorders.

• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries in a timely manner.

• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and skilled services.

• Comply with CMS, Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicaid, and insurance guidelines.

• Participate in audits and survey readiness activities.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social services.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care plan conferences.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercise programs.

• Provide recommendations for adaptive equipment and communication strategies.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure safe swallowing practices and aspiration precautions.

• Train staff on proper feeding techniques and swallowing safety.

• Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Current, active state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.

• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

• Current CPR certification (if required by facility).

• Strong knowledge of dysphagia management and cognitive-communication therapy.

• Excellent clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.