A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
Speech Language Pathologist (Licensed SLPs and CF Candidates Considered) CHC Learning Center - 3.5 Amherst, NY Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $68,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Experience working with individuals with disabilities Language therapy Diagnostic evaluation Master's degree Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology License Early intervention Speech therapy Full Job Description Hiring Immediately! Speech Language Pathologist •Job pay based on experience and education. ($48,000-68,000) CHC Learning Center is a small, private school, for students with severe, multiple disabilities. Most students are non-verbal, and non-ambulatory. Many are medically fragile. Speech Language Pathologists at CHC perform responsible work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communicative disorders of speech, voice, and language, as well as oral/motor and feeding disorders. Responsibilities for
Speech Language Pathologist:
Plans and provides educational group and individual therapy programming as indicated by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Provides supervision, evaluation, and work assignments to assigned instructional assistants, therapists, student teachers and/or volunteers when appropriate Responsible for own involvement as an active contributing team member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative learning and work environment When necessary confers with physicians, other professional individuals, and parents concerning the diagnostic and therapeutic program and overall communication and oral/motor/feeding needs of the student Documents evaluations, treatment goals, plans and student progress Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, workshops, etc. Keeps up to date on current professional literature Writes letters of justification for AAC devices to either Early Intervention, School Districts, or Medicaid. Performs Early Intervention, Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE), or Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) evaluations as necessary.
Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications:
NYS initial or professional certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (required) NYS licensure to practice speech-language pathology (preferred) Clinical fellowship candidates considered
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$48,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Speech therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
NYS license in Speech Language Pathology (Required) Ability to
