Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Skilled Nursing Facility. Flagstar Rehab is now staffing Speech Language Pathologists for the Rehab Department in state-of-the-art SNFs throughout NYC and surrounding areas. Flagstar Rehab SLPs work with a diverse and multi-disciplinary team to perform evaluations, treatments, and patient/family education to improve speech and swallow capabilities and improve ability to function in daily lives. Flagstar Rehab offers the opportunity for direct employment with the agency or to be your own boss as an independent contractor, with assistance setting up a corporation free‑of‑charge.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient speech or swallow evaluations and/or screens of patients
• Develop plan of care, downgrade/upgrade as appropriate, manage meal texture
• Provide quality therapy services to individuals in an SNF setting who require care related to TBI, CVA, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating diagnoses
• Monitor and document patient progress with the use of innovative EMR software

Requirements

• Not accepting Clinical Fellows (CFY) at this time
• Current NYS SLP License and Registration
• Clinical Competence Certification (CCC)
• CPR Certificate
• EMR Competence
• State required medical documentation for work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (Physical, TB Test, MMRV Vaccine Record or Titers, Covid Vaccine Documentation)
• Valid proof of identity and work authorization
• Malpractice/Liability insurance (if applicable)

Benefits

• Fully paid orientation
• Paid sick leave
• Voluntary medical and supplementary insurance options
• Commuter benefits – earn pre‑tax dollars
• Get paid weekly! Direct deposit available
• Referral bonuses (receive up to $300 per referral) and employee recognition programs
• Easy access to 24/7 support
• Flexible schedules (full‑time, part‑time, per diem, weekends, coverage, days, evenings)

Pay

• $46‑$48 hourly (W‑2)
• $57‑$60 hourly (1099)