Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab
Batavia, New York
NY State Veterans Home at Batavia

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Batavia, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Consult with patients, review medical history and referrals related to symptoms and diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for speech and swallow therapy based on provider orders.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team, attend care plan meetings, and communicate treatment plans to family members as needed.
• Assist patients with equipment for eating, drinking, and communication strategies.
• Recommend diet consistencies and dining techniques.
• Teach and coach speech and/or swallow exercises.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Supervise and train new Speech Language Pathologists; review and co-sign paperwork as needed.
• Maintain communication with healthcare providers.
• Educate staff on choking prevention, dysphagia, aspiration, and communication techniques.
• Complete paperwork and billing promptly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Update residents’ care plans when changes occur.
• Participate in discharge planning and equipment ordering.
• Maintain professional interactions with residents, coworkers, visitors, and families.

Required Qualifications

• Valid license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in New York State.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Completion of a competency exam as required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD accepted).
• Annual completion of TB questionnaire.
• Vaccination documentation or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing (9 panel) within 1 year of start date.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination for 2025-26.
• COVID-19 vaccine booster preferred but not required.
• Criminal background check fingerprinting required (to be completed onsite except for certain facilities).
• Submission of New York State Medicaid enrollment documentation as applicable.
• Two professional references required.

Additional Information

• Position is part-time or per diem as needed.
• This is a request for qualifications (RFQ) position; selection depends on bid results and facility review.
• Background checks include social security trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender registry, and fingerprinting.
• Fingerprinting process and documentation requirements are specific to New York State regulations.
• Candidates must be patient with the state-run bid and hiring process, which may take 7-14 business days after bid closure to determine interview eligibility.

Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathology)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; follow facility or recruiter guidance for minimum experience.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This opportunity is ideal for Speech Language Pathologists seeking a travel contract role in an inpatient rehabilitation setting within New York State.