Job Description
Facility: St. Catherine Laboure SNF Post Acute
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.500000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Variable. 8:00a-4:00p. Hours to vary.
Summary:
Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
- Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education
EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred. Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies preferred. Vital Stim certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy Services
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must have knowledge of Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy procedures
- Evaluation and treatment of Residents/Patients for Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive Therapy programs
- Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
- Screening of residents for Speech and Language/Swallowing/Cognitive therapy intervention
- Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
- Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
- Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical and psychosocial impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include cognitive assessment and treatment, swallowing assessment and treatment, and speech and language assessment and treatment, and voice and fluency assessment and treatment
- Professional Skills: Demonstrates professional skills consisting of full system review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting wellbeing and physical/psychosocial function. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by ASHA and the NYSSLHA
- Proficient in efficiency navigating utilized EMR programs
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.chsbuffalo.org |
About Company
Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.
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