Speech and Language Pathologist, Fee for Service

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Supportive Management
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in order to facilitate rehabilitation and independence in daily living skills of physically and/or mentally disabled patients. Duties and activities may vary based on assignments and program.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Speech Therapist will include, but are not limited to the following:
· Conducts various tests to evaluate speech and language status of patient. Analyzes test results and prepares reports for presentation to regulatory, referring or oversight organization with responsibility for treatment planning for patient.
· Develops a treatment plan and goal based on assessment.
· Integrates and provides therapeutic services in or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff.
· Implements testing procedures to evaluate and monitor participant progress following stated treatment period as required by appropriate regulatory agency. Provides written report of results to appropriate management personnel.
· Assesses oral motor development and ability to intake food orally and develops a treatment plan appropriate to identified disabilities, subject to professional licensure requirements established by respective funding source.
· Keeps current in latest alternative communication techniques and implements appropriate techniques subject to agreement of necessary parties.
· Ensures individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with regulatory requirements
· Documents therapy activities and results on patients’ records in accordance with practices’ policy and procedures, assists in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of patients’ medical/psychiatric condition.
· Completes all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
· Maintain a minimum caseload of 10 individuals (equivalent to about 4 hours of therapy).
· Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
· Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co- workers, person supported, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
· Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
· Good organizational skills
· Good oral and written communications skills
· Knowledge of Picture Exchange Communication and manual sign language preferred.
· Ability to use personal computers, electronic devices, etc. as required for treatment
· Ability and willingness to travel to private homes
· Ability to meet deadlines

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
· Two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities required.
· IPSIDD approval preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
· Current NY State license in Speech Language Pathology