Speech Therapist

Position Qualifications

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Competency Statement(s)

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology.
NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH/TSSLD).

Education

Pediatric experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Certificates & Licenses - Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
  Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology.
  NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH/TSSLD).

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding/swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines as needed and during: intake evaluations and screenings annual review evaluations and updates
• Develops and implements therapy programs: based upon child’s individual needs in accord with school philosophy utilizing state of the art techniques
• Participates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team including but not limited to: formal meetings informal meetings consultations
• Maintains and submits clinical documentation as required and within required time frames, including but not limited to: evaluation and screening reports daily log notes monthly or bi-monthly notes IEP documentation
• Participates in meetings as specified by the facility including but not limited to: department meetings supervisory meetings staff meetings team meetings Module meetings
• Functions as a child advocate as needed both as an internal representative and for outside meetings (e.g., Evaluates the effectiveness of programs in the classroom including but not limited to: language lessons group communication programs)
• Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills: open communication skills with others the ability to self-evaluate the ability to utilize supervision flexibility in all facets of the working relationship the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others