The Speech Language Pathologist will enjoy a consistent caseload. Evaluate and deliver therapy services to adults and school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, adult day programs and/or outpatient medical facilities.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops therapeutic plans to address oral motor, communication, and feeding needs of the PWS and provides Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services for the patient as ordered by a physician.
• Treats PWS with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to the area of Speech Language Pathology.
• Makes use of therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.
• Plans, directs and supervises PWS, family and/or significant other in the use of equipment and exercise regimen
• Participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
• Contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records
• Meet productivity expectation
• Participate in scheduled supervision

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

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

Preferred Qualification Requirements (requirements beyond MQRs above)

• Experience with the I/DD population (2+ years is preferable)
• Dysphagia experience, a big plus
• AAC experience strongly preferred but not required

Salary: $68,139 annually plus incentive. Year 1 expected earnings of $85,000.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person