Speech Language Pathologists (Contracts)

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education program

ASHA dues reimbursement

NYS Sick Leave accrual

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is hosting open interviews for full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologists to work in Buffalo-area schools (K–8). The role includes evaluation, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment programs across contract sites.

We welcome CFY candidates and licensed therapists, with benefits such as education reimbursement and ASHA dues coverage for eligible staff. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time SLPs, with $1,250 paid in the first paycheck and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• New York State license as an SLP or CFY eligibility.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY eligibility.
• TSSLD Initial/Profession or TSHH Permanent certificate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and implement therapeutic intervention for students with communication disorders in an educational setting.
• Provide speech-language pathology services to students in contract school sites (K–8).
• Supervise CFYs and TSSLDs as appropriate and maintain licensure/certification.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited SLP program

New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (or CFY eligible)

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or CFY eligible

TSSLD Initial or Profession certificate / TSHH Permanent certificate

Job description

Join our great team of professionals! Buffalo Hearing & Speech is hosting open interviews for full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologists.

Our SLPs are responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and implementation of appropriate treatment programs throughout our contract sites.

• We will consider CFY candidates and licensed therapists for Full Time, Part Time, and Fee for Service positions.
• BHSC provides a free continuing education program to employees as well as professional dues reimbursement for full time and part time employees.

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking a full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologist for our contracts program, to work in a Buffalo area school with students in grades K-8th. BHSC provides a free continuing education program as well as yearly ASHA dues reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.

Now offering a $2500 sign-on bonus for full-time SLPs (this includes CFY eligible SLPs)!

• $1,250 paid in the first paycheck after starting
• $1,250 paid after 6 months of employment

Compensation range:

• Full-time salary: $61,003.27-$76,661.35/yr + full benefit package.
• Fee-for-service rates: $42 for a 30-minute session, $63 for 45-minute session, $84 for a 60-minute session.
• Our FFS employees even accrue NYS Sick Leave time.

The SLP is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendation for therapeutic intervention for students (grades K-8) with communication disorders in an educational setting. In addition, responsibilities include the implementation of appropriate Speech-Language Pathology instruction designed to teach, habilitate or rehabilitate the communicatively impaired student.

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)
• Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Initial or Profession 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.

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