Speech Language Pathologist

A prestigious School located in New York, NY is in need of Speech Language Pathologist Type: Contract, Perm or Temp-to-Perm Schedule : Monday to Friday, No weekends, Day shift, 8 hour shift Location: New York, NY Job Summary: The SLP will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization's research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results. Responsibilities: Evaluating a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis Establishing treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools Planning treatment and successfully modifying POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment Coordinating treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNs Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student's special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, music therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) in a timely manner Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students' communication, social, and life skills Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings ssisting in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include but not limited to IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA. Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education) Research Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly) Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily) Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student) Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz) Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled) Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas Qualifications: Must have valid New York State License as SLP 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Occupational Therapy working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement preferred. Must be able to pass ALL of the FREE e-learning Short Courses in Clinical Research from The Global Health Training Centre website ( Must possess exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently. Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team. MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. Research experience preferred. Please email :

Created: 2024-10-19