Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Young Adult Institute; Bronx (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Adult Institute seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and provide therapy to adults and school‑aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, day programs, and outpatient facilities. The role requires NY licensure or eligibility and CCC-SLP credentials, with experience in I/DD populations preferred.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Salary starts around $68,139 annually with incentives and expected Year 1 earnings of $80,000–$85,000,

Qualifications

• Licensed SLP with NY eligibility or current NY license
• Experience with voice, feeding, and oral motor therapy preferred
• Experience with individuals with developmental delays is desirable

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop therapeutic plans for oral motor, communication, and feeding needs
• Treat dysphagia and related speech-language disorders
• Utilize therapy devices to maximize speech-language outcomes
• Direct and train patients, families, and caregivers in exercise regimens
• Document contemporaneously using electronic health records; maintain productivity and participate in supervision

Skills

SLP license (NY)

Developmental delays

Education

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Job description

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 (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

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

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary

$68,139.00 Annually plus incentive

Expected Year 1 Earnings

$80,000 - $85,000

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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