School Age Speech Pathologist (SLP) (w/ Retention Bonus)

• Implementing treatment by administering and/or supervising therapy procedures involving selected activities, treatment, and therapeutic/adaptive equipment as needed, to fulfill specific, person centered, goals and objectives.
• Completes the necessary documentation such as assessments, evaluations, screening, plans (ITPs, Feeding Instructions etc.)

• Successful completion of a Speech Language Pathologist program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation
• Current licensure (with the exception of CFY) within NY State
• ASHA certification required
• Applicants working in a school program must have a teaching certificate (TSHH or TSSLD)

• Excellent work life balance
• $30-$38 pay rate based off experience
• Retention bonus of $3000!
• Affordable healthcare benefits
• Automatic PTO
• Weekends, Nights and Holidays OFF
• Opportunities for advancement w/ a leading agency
• Rewarding career path & growth
• On the job training with experienced managers
• Being a part of a great culture & great team
• Helping others in need!
• Fun working environment

• Screens and evaluates people in terms of communication, oral motor skills, swallowing, augmentative communication needs, and functional activities as related to the scope of practice for speech therapy.
• Follows agency procedures for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing prescriptions for speech therapy services as applicable.
• Develop functional age-appropriate goals and outcomes/objectives for incorporation into the person's plan (IEP, ITP, etc.) to meet the unique Speech Therapy related needs of the people we support.
• Implement treatment by administering and/or supervising therapy procedures involving selected activities, treatment, and therapeutic/adaptive equipment as needed, to fulfill specific, person centered, goals and objectives.
• Completes the necessary documentation such as; assessments, evaluations, screening, plans (IEPs, ITPs, etc.), progress notes related to person specific progress on designated goals, session documentation, and equipment protocols, and letters of medical necessity for therapeutic equipment as necessary.
• Trains staff/caregivers to carry out speech therapy programs (communication device use, feeding programs, etc.) related activities to further benefit the person for maximum carry over.
• Serves as a consultant to staff and team members addressing questions relating to communication and feeding/swallowing as needed.
• Maintains accurate, truthful, and complete records as required by laws and agency policy including, but not limited to the New York State Education Department (SED), The Speech-Language Pathology Guidelines, New York State Office of the Professions, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Medicaid, Medicare, insurance companies, municipalities, Department of Health, school districts, and other regulating bodies as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains work setting, equipment, and supplies in accordance with health and safety requirements and agency policies.
• Plans and maintains a schedule for therapy according to assigned workload.
• Keeps current within the scope of practice of speech language pathology including, but not limited to; being informed of the current educational and therapeutic trends in this practice area as well as with current research in proven appropriate methods and practice.
• Attends and participates in conferences, treatment team meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Immediately reports, all accidents or incidents of staff, or the people we support, and complete required documentation as directed by the agency's policies and procedures.
• Provides supervisory oversight for a Speech Language Pathologist in their CFY or a TSHH in accordance with the regulations of the New York State Office of Professions.
• Maintains and protects confidential or other sensitive information such as Personal Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information as defined in the agency's policies and procedures.
• Maintains the necessary credentials (valid License to practice) from the New York State Office of Professions and other credentialing bodies (NPI enumeration, Medicaid provider number, etc.) as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)
• Mental Requirements:

• Human Relations Skills:

• Equipment Operation:

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.
• In the event of a weather, health or other emergency, staff may be REDEPLOYED as needed to provide necessary staffing coverage. This may include a redeployment/temporary reassignment to another physical location or line of business, i.e. Clinicians may be redeployed to temporarily work in an IRA, a school location or Day Hab site. This may be a remote or in person assignment and will be determined based on the needs of the individuals we serve.

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