Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

YAI; Bronx (WY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy services for adults and school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes, day programs, or outpatient facilities in the Bronx, NY. The role emphasizes evaluation, plan development, and implementation of language, feeding, and oral-motor therapies.

The ideal candidate holds an NY SLP license or eligibility, CCC-SLP, and has experience in healthcare settings serving individuals with developmental

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• CCC-SLP credential or eligibility required.
• Current NY SLP license or ability to obtain license in NY.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop therapeutic plans for oral motor, communication, and feeding needs.
• Provide SLP habilitation/rehabilitation services as ordered by a physician.
• Utilize therapeutic devices to maximize speech and language outcomes.
• Guide patients and families in using equipment and exercises.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation in electronic health records.
• Meet productivity expectations and participate in supervision.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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 (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 of $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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