Speech Therapist
Taconic Health Care
Location
Village of Fishkill, New York
Salary
$38 - $44 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They collaborate with the care team to improve residents' safety, independence, and quality of life.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current SLP license. Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is preferred, along with strong clinical and communication skills.
Job description
Part-Time speech therapist (Slp)
Taconic at Hopewell | Hopewell Junction, NY Part-Time | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | $38.00/hour-$44.12/hour
Taconic at Hopewell is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. This role offers schedule flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact helping residents regain communication, cognitive, and swallowing function.
- Why join taconic at hopewell
- Flexible part-time schedule to support work–life balance
- Collaborative therapy and nursing team environment
- Modern rehabilitation programs focused on patient outcomes
- Opportunity to work with diverse post-acute and long-term care populations
- Supportive leadership and mission-driven culture
Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The SLP collaborates with the care team to improve safety, independence, and quality of life.
- Key responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Perform dysphagia assessments and recommend safe dietary modifications
- Collaborate with nursing, dietary, and rehabilitation teams
- Educate residents, families, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- Support quality measures and patient outcome goals
Qualifications
- Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current SLP license (required)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred
- Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
- Schedule
- Part-time with flexible hours
- Potential for additional hours based on census and program needs
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive team environment
- Continuing education opportunities
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment