Speech Language Pathologist - $7,000 sign on bonus
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Job Description
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
$7,000 - $8,000 sign on bonus!!! (for NYS licensed SLP's)
Full-time, Part-time and per Diem Opportunities Available
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Pay: $65,000 annually for licensed SLP's. Sign-on Bonus available.
Location: Amherst and Buffalo, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week for full time
The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
Why Work With Us?
- Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
- Up to 12 days of paid time off
- 14–16 paid holidays annually
- Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
- License/ASHA Reimbursement
- Ongoing Professional Development
- On-site mentorship from senior staff
- Health, dental and vision insurance/Opt-out payment (up to $1,000 per year)
Your Impact as a Speech Language Pathologist
The Speech Language Pathologist provides IEP-based services, maintains documentation, and collaborates with educational teams and families. They apply evidence-based practices, monitor student progress, manage behavioral challenges, and use data to guide therapy decisions.
- Deliver services as mandated by Individualized Education Plans
- Create and maintain all required documentation
- Participate as part of the educational/clinical team for each student
- Applies best, evidence based, practice methods
- Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with families
- Track data and make data-based decisions
- Assess student progress on a regular basis
- Manage behavioral challenges
- Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
- Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders and/or Sciences or Speech Language Pathology
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist;
NYS Certified Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or NYS Certified Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist provides IEP-based services and collaborates with educational teams to support student progress. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, tracking data, and managing behavioral challenges using evidence-based practices.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology. Additionally, a valid NYS license and either TSHH or TSSLD certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - $7,000 sign on bonus at Confidential Employer a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,765 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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