Speech Language Pathologist Niagara County HC

Facility: Home Care Niagara County

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8a-4p

Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing service to home care patients who have speech/language/cognitive impairments or swallowing disorder. The SLP will provide teaching to family and caregivers as appropriate. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as approved and required.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Has obtained or is in the process of obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association
• State of New York license and registration required

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience as a Speech Language Pathologist strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt speech therapy techniques to home/community setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Delivers speech therapy care in home/community setting working with patient, patient’s family and any other available caregivers
• May deliver care independent of any other available caregivers