Speech Therapist- $500 Bonus, Preschool

Family of Kidz•Dix Hills, NY

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at preschools in or near Dix Hills, NY. The role is primarily Fee for Service (FFS) with potential for full-time employment if caseloads in the clinic can also be taken. The compensation for Fee for Service in preschool settings is $75/hour, with rates potentially varying based on service, experience, and licensure. The position may be full-time or FFS depending on caseload, which can change. The company, Family of Kidz, has been helping children with special needs since 1998, focusing on independence and quality of life.

Requirements

Current NYS Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
NYSED Certifications: TSSLD or TSHH
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Clinical Fellowship would require NYSED TSSLD/TSHH Certification only
Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families
Passionate to work with children and their families
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
Self-starter and independent problem solver
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
Must be a team player
Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload
Administer and write up speech and language evaluations
Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management
Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs
Create and maintain schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel
Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews
Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings
Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties
Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team
Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct