Speech Language Pathologist for Early Intervention

Company: HealthPro Heritage
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPediatric Speech Language Pathologist for Early interventionJoin our Pediatric School Based Team, and use your passion for Speech Therapy to help make a difference in a childs life! * Speech Language Pathologist for an Early Intervention position available to begin ASAP! * Broome County, NY * Part-Time with the opportunity to build case load with more hours HealthPRO Pediatrics is a national leading provider of highly skilled speech-language pathologists and educators. We hire Speech Therapists who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in speech therapy that will change childrens lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented SLP who wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company. The primary purpose of the Speech Language Pathology position is diagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatment of children from 0-3 years of age. The goal is to help children who demonstrate speech and language deficits reach their maximum performance potential within an educational model of practice. Looking forward to speaking with you! Caroline JacuminHealthPRO-Heritage cjacumin@healthpro-heritage.com 828-615-1737 Responsibilities PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:The following is a list of specific duties, which are considered to be essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive as all duties are subject to change. This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers, patients, co-workers and associated policies. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list. While an effort has been made to thoroughly describe the customary manner in which this job is performed, reasonable accommodation will be made upon notification, for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform the job in the manner indicated. Provides speech therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department Procedures. Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for interventions/treatment. Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated. Obtains appropriate physicians orders/documentation for treatment. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, families, and other team members. Develops treatment plan by identifying a target list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Coordinates, implements, and conducts treatment and plans with patients, family, and other team members. Provides treatments designed to enhance oral range of motion, as well as laryngeal and swallowing capabilities to guide patients towards maximum restoration of swallowing function. Provides instruction and therapeutic techniques for expressive/receptive language and articulation skills. Assesses the need and makes recommendations for assistive devices, technology, augmentation and/or communication devices and follows up as needed. Monitors patients response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with plan and physician orders. Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their environment. Willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised patients. Willingness to work in environments with risk of personal injury, exposure to infections, waste materials, infectious diseases, and odors. Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and co-workers. Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and directions. Basic knowledge of computers, typing abilities and willingness to utilize computers on a daily basis. Documents all results of patients assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. Assess the need for and make recommendations for assistive devices, technology and augmentation and/or communication devices and following up as needed. Participates in discharge planning. Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians, students and volunteers as needed. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using pre-determined criteria. Adheres to Speech Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of services. Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the community. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, company standards, department procedures and standards according to company guidelines. Consistently demonstrates sound jud

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