Speech Language Pathologist - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! (34362)

Job DetailsJob Location: North Street - Buffalo, NY 14203Position Type: Full Time, 12 MonthSalary Range: $55,001.95 - $70,127.49 SalaryJoin our great team of professionals! Buffalo Hearing & Speech is hosting open interviews for Speech Language Pathologists.

Our SLPs are responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and implementation of appropriate treatment programs throughout our BHSC schools, clinic & community needs throughout WNY. We will consider CFY candidates and licensed therapists for Full Time, Part Time, and Fee for Service positions.

You must apply and fully complete an application to be considered for a position and interview. Once your application and resume is reviewed, you will receive additional communication regarding scheduling an interview.

BHSC provides a free continuing education program to employees as well as professional dues reimbursement for full time and part time employees.

Now offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus! $1,250 paid upon hire $1,250 paid after 6 months of employment The Speech Language Pathologist “SLP” is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendation for therapeutic intervention for individuals with communication disorders in an educational setting.

In addition, responsibilities include the implementation of an appropriate Speech-Language Pathology treatment program designed to 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 (for positions within a school).

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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