What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at The Center for Discovery?
Brief Description
The Center for Discovery is currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist. This position assesses communication needs and provide intervention to promote functional independence in the areas of communication and oral-motor control.
Primary Duties
Provides evaluation of communication strengths and needs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides intervention for each individual, which emphasizes the integration of communication goals into natural environments and functional routines. Incorporates the use of assistive technology into functional programs. Maintains the materials and resources utilized by the communication disorders department. Communicates the observations, concerns and recommendations associated with each individual's communication program. Maintains and updates the professional knowledge base required to carry out the responsibilities of the job. Participates as an active member of the trans-disciplinary team involved in the comprehensive intervention program for each individual. Manages caseload to meet established productivity standards. Provides training and supervision for clinical fellowship year (CFY) speech-language pathologist, speech-language therapy assistants, and clinical interns. Assumes leadership responsibility in specialty areas of treatment practice and administration under the supervision of the Department Chairperson.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Education: Master of Arts/Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Certification: Must be a holder of or in the process of obtaining the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Holder of, or in process of obtaining, certification for Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Impaired or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities in the State of New York.
Licensure: Registration or eligibility in the State of New York in accordance with public licensure requirements established in the Education Law for professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
The Center for Discovery is currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist. This position assesses communication needs and provide intervention to promote functional independence in the areas of communication and oral-motor control.
Primary Duties
Provides evaluation of communication strengths and needs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides intervention for each individual, which emphasizes the integration of communication goals into natural environments and functional routines. Incorporates the use of assistive technology into functional programs. Maintains the materials and resources utilized by the communication disorders department. Communicates the observations, concerns and recommendations associated with each individual's communication program. Maintains and updates the professional knowledge base required to carry out the responsibilities of the job. Participates as an active member of the trans-disciplinary team involved in the comprehensive intervention program for each individual. Manages caseload to meet established productivity standards. Provides training and supervision for clinical fellowship year (CFY) speech-language pathologist, speech-language therapy assistants, and clinical interns. Assumes leadership responsibility in specialty areas of treatment practice and administration under the supervision of the Department Chairperson.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Education: Master of Arts/Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Certification: Must be a holder of or in the process of obtaining the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Holder of, or in process of obtaining, certification for Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Impaired or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities in the State of New York.
Licensure: Registration or eligibility in the State of New York in accordance with public licensure requirements established in the Education Law for professional practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Salary : $87,242 - $125,278