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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Under supervision/observation of a New York State licensed Speech Language Pathologist supervisor, performs the following tasks:

+ Evaluates and develops therapeutic plans to address oral motor, communication, and feeding needs of the PWS and provides Speech and Language Habilitation/Rehabilitation services for the patient as ordered by a physician.

+ Treats people we support (PWS) with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to the area of Speech-Language Pathology.

+ Makes use of therapeutic devices and other equipment to prevent regression or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.

+ Plans, directs and supervises PWS, family and/or significant others in the use of equipment and exercise regimen.

+ Participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.

+ Completes contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records.

+ Keeps track of hours, meets with direct supervisor, and ensures their adherence to the protocols for their clinical fellowship.

+ Follows the scope of practice as outlined by the National Organization, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and consistent with New York State Education Department (NYSED) supervised experience requirements.

+ Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

+ Graduate degree in speech-language pathology from a New York State registered licensure qualifying program, a program accredited by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) or the equivalent (as determined by NYS Education Department).

+ Willingness to take initiative.

+ Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.

+ Highly flexible personality type.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

+ Experience and knowledge of any of the following:

+ AAC/AT and communication applications

+ oral motor structures and function

+ about swallowing and feeding issues

+ working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays

+ Experience with intellectual and developmental delays.

+ Proficiency with Electronic Health Records, ideally Next-Gen.

Compensation: $70,000/year and upon successful completion of CFY and

obtaining professional licensure with NY state yearly salary will increase to $75,000/year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.