Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

The SLP is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recommendation of services for enrollees. The SLP promotes optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities; provides support to families and collaborates with other disciplines as needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each enrollee's IFSP or IEP. In compliance with state and local requirements, the SLP will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding enrollee services and subsequent needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages enrollee impairments and disabilities.
• Provides therapy services to enrollees and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with agency procedures.
• Conducts screenings of enrollees at regular intervals to determine need for interventions/treatment.
• Evaluates enrollees to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Obtains appropriate physician’s orders/documentation for treatment as needed.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to enrollees, families, and other team members.
• Develops treatment plan by identifying a target list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates, implements, and conducts treatment and plans with enrollees, family, and other team members.
• Assesses the need and makes recommendations for assistive devices and follows up as needed.
• Monitors enrollee’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with plan and physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home therapies or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the enrollee in their environment.
• Documents all results of enrollee’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the enrollee.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the enrollee’s care team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Must hold current license in New York State
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Feeding experience preferred
• OPRA enrollment preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $79,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID Vaccine & Booster Required.

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Speech and Language: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,400 - $79,040