Speech Language Pathologist - Itinerant

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi • Geneva, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This is an itinerant/12-month position with flexible hours and schedule, based at the Happiness House Geneva site.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• New York State License in Speech Pathology.
• Current knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
• Must have demonstrated excellent listening skills.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.
• Client focus.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Communication proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Upholds NYS Education Law/Practice Act as relating to the practice of speech therapy.
• Performs appropriate evaluations to individuals to determine the need for speech therapy services.
• Ensures valid prescriptions are written for all individuals on caseload.
• Carries out treatment plans developed after evaluation, in clinic setting for the Article 16 and Article 28 outpatient clinics as well as the Preschool or School Programs, as necessary.
• Available to consult with other professionals such as teachers, habilitation staff, as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, to facilitate delivery of coordinated quality services to individuals.
• Works with legal guardians, house staff or parents as integral members of the interdisciplinary team in the clinic, day hab or school setting, as needed.
• Communicates with physicians, orthopedists and other medical personnel in order to facilitate evaluation and treatment of individuals.
• Completes all paperwork in accordance with agency, program and department policies/guidelines.
• Ensures knowledge of paperwork, Electronic Health Record and applicable Medicare and Medicaid regulations in order to provide appropriate documentation.
• Attends all team, discipline and staff meetings as designated.
• Maintains treatment area in an orderly manner to ensure safety.
• Maintains all department equipment as appropriate.
• Meets with interdisciplinary team and Program Supervisor as needed to review status and need of program modifications for individuals on caseload.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical (full-time only)
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Term Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness with Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level