Speech Language Pathologist

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist in Bronx, NY for a 10-month position serving children with diverse needs. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and counselors to develop and implement communication goals and augmentative strategies.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC from ASHA (or be in CFY) and a valid State SLP license. 3 years of pediatric experience is preferred. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CCC from ASHA or in CFY year.
• Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• State certification as a teacher of speech/language disorders when necessary.
• Three years of experience working with young children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center per ASHA Code of Ethics.
• Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings.
• Maintain records: session notes, progress notes, reports, evaluations, plans and discharge summaries.
• Complete departmental program evaluation per agency policy.
• Supervise CFY for staff speech-language pathologist where appropriate.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals Story Ave for an exciting career as a Speech Language Pathologist! (10 month position)

What You'll Do

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will work as a team member with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists and counselors to help children develop communication skills in receptive and expressive language and overcome difficulties. This may include determining the need for alternative communication strategies and use of augmentative devices. You will interact with children with various types of special needs and their families. You may serve on an evaluation team, develop and report on IEP goals and objectives, develop other goals and objectives for children and interact with school district personnel around specific children.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics.
• Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings.
• Maintain appropriate records: session notes, progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries.
• Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• Master's Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech and Language Pathology. Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing Association OR be in clinical fellowship year (See Addendum-Speech language pathologist, Clinical Fellowship Year)
• Current State Speech Language Pathologist License.
• State certification as a teacher of speech/language disorders when necessary
• Three years' experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferred.

Compensation

• $65,000- 90,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.