SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

People Inc.•Buffalo, NY

13d•$62,358 - $68,640•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides assessments and treatment within scope of practice for SLP or SLP-CF in accordance with NYS Practice Act and ASHA Guidelines in a preventative and consultative model. Caseloads are comprised of residential group homes as well as day service locations or as assigned. Clinicians are expected to travel between sites as needed. The expectation is that most of clinician’s working hours are spent in the field.

Requirements

NYS Licensed SLP
Licensed and registered to practice Speech Language Pathology in New York State
Must hold Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Must meet continuing education requirements to maintain NYS licensure and ASHA certification
Must have met education requirements for ASHA certification and NYS licensure.

Nice To Haves

SLP – This position requires supervision of a graduate student clinician or clinical fellow as assigned
SLP-CF – This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Responsibilities

Assesses and recommends food size/texture and liquid consistency in accordance with Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Choking Prevention Initiative
Creates and revises Speech Protocols to guide staff through person specific safe swallowing practices
Recommend and attend Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) as necessary
Screens and refers for outpatient speech therapy services as necessary
Create communication tools
Assist with device repairs
Develop and revise Communication Protocols to enable staff to assist people in daily communication tasks
Observe and evaluate the performance of a person’s support personnel implementing the speech protocol and provide guidance as necessary to assure high quality of service.
Train new and existing employees in the Choking Prevention Curriculum
Attend clinical meetings as assigned and/or necessary, including but not limited to, Clinical Day Meeting, Hospitalization Meeting, Pré-move Meeting.
Collaborate with sub-acute rehab (SAR), Hospital SLP, etc. for successful transition of care.
Collaborate with other residential and day service agencies for continuity of care
Follow all Documentation Requirements that meet agency standards.
Follows policies and expectations set forth in the People Inc Employee Handbook
Displays personal motivation by identifying and accomplishing a new professional goal on an annual basis. Works to incorporate new information, skill and responsibility into work performance.
Consistently promotes a positive image of the department and agency.
Problem-solves and initiates solutions to challenges, utilizing available resources within the level of responsibility.
Contributes to a positive work environment by interacting in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner.
Demonstrates flexibility by understanding different views. Adapts approach as situations change and accepts changes in the organization and job description requirements.
Supports department and agency by accepting additional tasks outside of job description such as special projects, public education.
Plans personal time off (PTO) in advance and manages PTO according to department guidelines.
Clinical Fellow and supervising SLP must meet mentorship requirements set forth by NYS/ASHA