Home Care Speech-Language Pathologist $125,000.00 + Mileage Reimbursement + 37 Days PTO + 401K

Job Description

Job Description

New York Community Care is looking for a part-time and full-time dynamic Speech Language Pathologist for our Home based pediatric cases in Westchester. This position offers a base salary of $125,000.00 plus an excellent benefits package which includes: Medical and Dental insurance, 401k Plan after only 3 Months of Employment, 27 Paid Time Off Days, 10 Holidays, FFS available at $100.00 rate per 30 minute Session . The Option to cover Caseload on Weekends is also available.

Our part-time and full-time positions offer therapists the option to have a personal driver pick you up from your home and drive you to your cases and then back home when the locations covered are within Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. Currently, we are the only agency in New York that offers this unique door-to-door car service!

Speech Language Pathologist Job Description

1. Evaluates the Speech and Language Rehabilitation needs of the Patients and provides Speech and Language Rehabilitative Services for Patients as ordered by the Patient’s Authorized Medical Practitioner.

2. Performs clinical tests to assess Speech and Language disorders and potential for restoration. Develops a Plan of Care with restorative and/or maintenance goals to meet identified needs.

3. Performs Speech Language Pathology procedures to achieve identified goals.

4. Instructs Patients/Family and other appropriate persons/health team personnel in the use of assistive modalities and appropriate Speech and Language Procedures.

5. Maintains records for each Patient treated by documenting general information, special precautions, description of and number of treatments rendered, reaction to treatment, progress or lack of progress made and Discharge Summary.

6. Works with health team to shorten the Patient’s recovery from illness and the management of residual disability.

7. Makes telephone contact, followed by a written report with the Nurse to report initial findings, goals, visit frequency and estimated length of service within 24 hours of initial visit.

8. Charts all visit contacts and findings on designated forms, within twenty-four (24) hours, and as required by agency policy.

9. Communicates with the Nurse at least every two (2) weeks to discuss the Patients progress.

10. Re-evaluates Patients as needed to detect progress attained and completes a written progress report for the Patient’s record containing Patient’s progress, continued treatment plan, goals, frequency of visits and outcomes of care provided.

Performs other related duties assigned by supervisor. In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the welfare of Patients or the efficient operations of the Agency.

License/Registration/Certification/Permit Required:

• Currently licensed in New York State as a Speech Language Pathologist. Current certification of clinical completion in Speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• New York State Speech Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person