Speech Language Pathologist - Clinic $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! (34176)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Free continuing education programs

Annual ASHA dues reimbursement

Job summary

A speech clinic in Williamsville is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist responsible for diagnosing and treating various communication disorders. The role includes collaboration with educational teams, continuous professional development, and maintaining organized documentation. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and appropriate licensure from New York State along with ASHA certification. The position offers generous PTO and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (or CFY eligible) in New York state.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA (or CFY eligible).

Responsibilities

• Implement appropriate Speech-Language Pathology instruction.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and recommend therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain organized paperwork within legal guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with family and students.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology instruction

Evaluation and diagnosis of communication disorders

Collaboration with educational professionals

Professional judgment and maturity

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently looking for a full time Speech Language Pathologist for our speech clinic located in Williamsville. This position is responsible for preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both pediatric and adult patients.

BHSC offers generous PTO, provides a free continuing education program to employees, and annual ASHA dues reimbursement for eligible employees. Employment with BHSC also counts towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!

Essential Functions

• Imparting knowledge via the implementation of appropriate Speech‑Language Pathology instruction
• Display competence in the area of speech‑language impairment (either licensed or under the careful direction and supervision of a licensed SLP). Determines type and severity of speech‑language impairment, under careful supervision if unlicensed SLP. Determines prognosis and appropriate instruction and treatment for speech‑language impairments.
• Evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendation for therapeutic intervention for individuals with communication disorders. Working collaboratively with other professionals such as the classroom teacher, other SLPs, OTs, PTs, Audiologists, supervisors and other as appropriate.
• Submits written reports of the evaluations, treatment and educational plans, progress reports, and discharge reports as appropriate. Maintain paperwork within legal and agency guidelines. Ensures paperwork is completed in a timely and organized fashion.
• Makes appropriate referrals as needed in order to affect positive therapeutic results.
• Communicates regularly with family/student.
• Exhibit professional judgment, maturity, and upgrades professional knowledge through involvement in continuing education programs. Participate in the delivery of and/or attend in‑service programs. Participate in formal staff training. Maintain SLP licensure and TSSLD certification.
• Licensed Speech Pathologists are required to supervise CFYs and TSSLDs appropriately, ensuring legal guidelines and agency policies are precisely followed.
• Any other duty as requested by your supervisor.

Education Required

Master’s degree from University/College of accredited speech language pathology program

Required License/Registration/ Certification

• New York State licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist (or CFY eligible)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by the American Speech‑Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (or CFY eligible)

Physical Requirements

• Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.
• Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
• Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.