Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

YAI • New York City, NY

12d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and delivers therapy services to adults and school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are provided in group homes, adult day programs, and/or outpatient medical facilities. The role offers a consistent caseload.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and develops therapeutic plans to address oral motor, communication, and feeding needs, and provides Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services as ordered by a physician. The role also involves treating speech-language-related disabilities, disorders, and injuries; using therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore performance; and planning, directing, and supervising patients, family members, and/or significant others in equipment use and exercise regimens.

The position participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning, maintains contemporaneous documentation in electronic health records, meets productivity expectations, and participates in scheduled supervision. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The stated annual salary is $68,139 plus incentive, with expected first-year earnings of $80,000–$85,000.

Requirements

• Current New York State SLP license, or eligibility to receive the license after completing all requirements.
• Current Certificate of Clinical completion in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, or eligibility to receive the certificate after completing all requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• A minimum of one year of Speech Therapy experience in a health care setting working with individuals with Developmental Delays is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the intellectual and developmental disabilities population; two or more years is preferable.
• Dysphagia experience.
• AAC experience; strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop therapeutic plans addressing oral motor, communication, and feeding needs.
• Provide Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services as ordered by a physician.
• Treat patients with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to Speech Language Pathology.
• Use therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.
• Plan, direct, and supervise patients, family members, and/or significant others in the use of equipment and exercise regimens.
• Participate in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records.
• Meet productivity expectations.
• Participate in scheduled supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed