Speech Language Pathologist

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,325 - 74,952; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and deliver therapy services to adults and school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, adult day programs and outpatient facilities.

The role emphasizes a consistent caseload, development of therapy plans for oral motor, communication, and feeding needs, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. Proficiency with EHR documentation and achieving productivity targets are expected.

Qualifications

• Current NYS SLP license or eligible.
• CCC-SLP (ASHA) or eligible.
• Meets CCC requirements for practice.
• Minimum 1 year speech therapy in healthcare with developmental delays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop therapy plans for oral motor, communication, and feeding needs.
• Treat PWS with disabilities related to speech-language pathology.
• Use therapeutic devices and equipment to prevent regression and maximize speech-language function.
• Plan, direct, and supervise PWS and families in exercise regimens.
• Participate in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Document contemporaneously in electronic health records (EHR).
• Meet productivity expectations.
• Participate in scheduled supervision.

Skills

Oral motor therapy

Communication skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary care

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

New York State licensure

Eligibility for NYS licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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The Speech Language Pathologist will enjoy a consistent caseload. Evaluate and deliver therapy services to adults and school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, adult day programs and/or outpatient medical facilities.

Key / Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops therapeutic plans to address oral motor, communication, and feeding needs of the PWS and provides Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services for the patient as ordered by a physician.
• Treats PWS with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to the area of Speech Language Pathology.
• Makes use of therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.
• Plans, directs and supervises PWS, family and/or significant other in the use of equipment and exercise regimen.
• Participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
• Contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records.
• Meet productivity expectation.
• Participate in scheduled supervision.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.).

• Current SLP New York State License or qualifies for receiving license after completing all requirements.
• Current Certificate of Clinical completion in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or qualifies for receiving certificate after completing all requirements.
• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• A minimum of one year Speech Therapy experience in a health care setting working with individuals with Developmental Delays preferred.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• Experience with the I/DD population (2+ years is preferable).
• Dysphagia experience, a big plus.
• AAC experience strongly preferred but not required.

Salary: $68,139.00 Annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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