Speech Language Pathologist - Fee for Service (28601)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,467 - 135,969; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking licensed pediatric Speech Language Pathologists to work with school-age students in various locations throughout Western New York. Responsibilities include evaluating communication disorders, implementing treatment plans, and maintaining communication with families. This role requires a Master’s degree, appropriate licensure, and certification in Speech-Language Pathology. Candidates are expected to demonstrate professional judgment and collaborate effectively with other professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited speech-language pathology program.
• New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA).
• TSSLD Initial/Professional certificate or TSHH Permanent certificate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose communication disorders.
• Implement Speech-Language Pathology treatment programs.
• Communicate with families and clients regularly.
• Maintaining organized paperwork within legal guidelines.

Skills

Speech-language impairment assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Collaboration with professionals

Communication with clients

Professional judgment

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Salary Range $84.00 - $84.00 Hourly

Position Type Fee For Service

Description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is looking for licensed pediatric Speech Language Pathologists who are interested in picking up cases working with school‑age students during the school day and/or after school hours. We have cases available throughout Western New York and services will occur in schools, homes, and/or other community locations.

• $42 per completed 30 minute session
• $63 per completed 45 minute session
• $84 per completed 60 minute session

Essential Functions

• Display competence in the area of speech‑language impairment (either licensed or under the careful direction & supervision of a licensed SLP). Determines type and severity of speech‑language impairment, under careful supervision if unlicensed SLP. Determines prognosis and appropriate 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 others as appropriate.
• Implementation of an appropriate Speech‑Language Pathology treatment program.
• Submits written reports of the evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge reports as appropriate. Maintains 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/client.
• Exhibits professional judgment, maturity, and upgrades professional knowledge through involvement in continuing education programs. Participates in the delivery of and/or attends in‑service programs. Participates in formal staff training. Maintains SLP licensure and TSSLD certification.
• Licensed Speech Pathologists are required to supervise CFYs appropriately, ensuring legal guidelines and agency policies are precisely followed.
• Any other duties as requested by your supervisor.

Required Education Requirements

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

Required License/Registration/ Certification

• New York State licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by the American Speech‑Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Initial or Professional certificate or TSHH Permanent certificate.

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.