Speech Language Pathologist- FFS (32951)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center • East Pembroke, NY

74d • $92,430

About The Position

BHSC is currently recruiting a Fee for Service licensed pediatric SLP to work with early intervention and preschool students in the Pembroke area. Fee for Service Early Intervention (EI) & Related Services (RSO) cases involve children birth - 5 years old in homes, daycares, or school settings. Rates are $39.50 for 30 minute individual EI/RSO sessions. Example of potential earnings: Complete 45 thirty minute sessions/ week and earn $1,777 weekly pre-tax. That's $92,430 a year before taxes!

Requirements

• Master's degree from University/College of accredited speech language pathology program.
• New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Initial or Profession certificate or TSHH Permanent certificate.

Responsibilities

• Display competence in the area of speech-language impairment (either licensed or under the careful direction & supervision of a licensed SLP). Determines type and severity of speech-language impairment, under careful supervision if unlicensed SLP. Determines prognosis and appropriate treatment for speech-language impairments.
• Evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendation for therapeutic intervention for individuals with communication disorders. Working collaboratively with other professionals such as the classroom teacher, other SLPs, OTs, PTs, Audiologists, supervisors and others as appropriate.
• Implementation of an appropriate Speech-Language Pathology treatment program.
• Submits written reports of the evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge reports as appropriate. Maintain paperwork within legal and agency guidelines. Ensures paperwork is completed in a timely and organized fashion.
• Makes appropriate referrals as needed in order to affect positive therapeutic results.
• Communicates regularly with family/client.
• Exhibit professional judgment, maturity, and upgrades professional knowledge through involvement in continuing education programs. Participate in the delivery of and/or attend in-service programs. Participate in formal staff training. Maintain SLP licensure and TSSLD certification.
• Licensed Speech Pathologists are required to supervise CFYs appropriately, ensuring legal guidelines and agency policies are precisely followed.
• Any other duties as requested by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Flexibility & Work/Life balance: create your own schedule & adjust when needed.
• Paid Sick Leave Accrual.
• Health Insurance available if you average 30+ hours/ month within a 12 month period.
• Free continuing education series.
• Supervisory support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees