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Living Legends Health Speech Therapist in Fishkill, New York
Description
Part-Time Speech Therapist (SLP)
Taconic at Hopewell | Hopewell Junction, NYPart-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 workâlife 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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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