The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, plans goals, and treats individuals with speech, swallowing and communication disorders. The Speech Therapist is an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team providing an improved quality of life for the affected persons.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
Evaluates the degrees of function and disability of the patient.
Provides appropriate professional treatment in order to improve and/or sustain the patient’s functioning level and ability to communicate.
Provides original written evaluations to be places in the patient’s medical record, including the following information:
Patient’s medical history
Patient’s referring diagnosis
Patient’s secondary diagnosis
Present level of function of receptive expressive language skills and motor control
Prognosis and recommendations
Ensure that the patient’s physician and members of the Interdisciplinary Team are informed of the goals and expectations for the patient’s progress.
Provides written documentation of the patient’s response to treatment via speech-language pathology notes in the patient’s medical record to include the following:
Patient’s progress or lack of progress
Patient’s attitude toward treatment
Changes in goals if applicable
Correlates the patient’s treatment plan with members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Performs hearing screening on all new patients and upon referral
Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned by the Supervisor/Clinic Director.
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Valid state license and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)
Minimum of one-year experience as a certified licensed speech pathologist
Holds a current license issued by New York State Department of Education to practice as a Speech Pathologist and is registered with the State of New York.
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Gympass Discount
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to
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