Speech Therapist- Hewlett

Family of Kidz•Hewlett, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist in Hewlett, NY. The status is Fee for Service, with Full-Time opportunities available in September. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. Compensation ranges from $60-$80/hour, with rates determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held. The position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload, and this arrangement can vary and is subject to change. Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Their focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Passionate to work with children and their families
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
Self-starter and independent problem solver
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
Must be a team player
Life-long learner who is committed to personal development
Current NYS Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
NYSED Certifications: TSSLD or TSHH
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload
Administer and write up speech and language evaluations
Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management
Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs
Create and maintain schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel
Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews
Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings
Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties
Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team
Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Professional Development Assistance
Pet Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Team Building Events
Incentive Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance (for employees who work 25 or more hours per week)