Speech Language Pathologist (34176)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center • Town of Amherst, NY

20h • $55,002 - $70,127

About The Position

Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently looking for a full time Speech Language Pathologist for our speech clinic located in Williamsville. This position is responsible for preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both pediatric and adult patients. BHSC offers generous PTO, provides a free continuing education program to employees, and annual ASHA dues reimbursement for eligible employees. Employment with BHSC also counts towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!

Requirements

• Master’s degree from University/College of accredited speech language pathology program
• New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (or CFY eligible)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (or CFY eligible)
• Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.
• Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
• Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Imparting knowledge via the implementation of appropriate Speech-Language Pathology instruction
• Display competence in the area of speech-language impairment (either licensed or under the careful direction and supervision of a licensed SLP).
• Determines type and severity of speech-language impairment, under careful supervision if unlicensed SLP.
• Determines prognosis and appropriate instruction and 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 other as appropriate.
• Submits written reports of the evaluations, treatment and educational 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/student.
• 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 and TSSLDs appropriately, ensuring legal guidelines and agency policies are precisely followed.
• Any other duty as requested by your supervisor.

Benefits

• generous PTO
• free continuing education program to employees
• annual ASHA dues reimbursement for eligible employees
• Employment with BHSC also counts towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level