Job Description
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist NEEDED!! Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities. Flexible scheduling Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099) Part time preferred hours or full time hours Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing Job Types: Contract Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour FLEXIBLE The Speech Language Pathologist, Schools Program shows initiative, responsibility, and action in assigned responsibility; Desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming. Using independent judgement, the Speech Pathologist assumes the responsibility of providing a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or feeding skills, and provides goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum development of communication and/or feeding skills. This position does provide direct patient care children ages 3-21, including comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and provision of therapy in the school setting. This position serves students with various physical, behavior and developmental challenges. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population Consults with other staff members that work directly with each of the students in order to better serve the students and their educational/functional needs. Assesses and documents each student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements. Assists with any school-based speech and language input when writing an FBA/BIP. Plans and prepares the learning environment by setting up and preparing needs materials and supplies. Communicates and follows up with school and families in order to request appropriate MD signatures/orders for school-based occupational therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services. Assists the students in activities of daily living such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and diapering as needed. and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. physical therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, occupational therapist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.). Collects data and completes reports regarding the student goals and progress. Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student. Completes of clear therapy lesson plans in a timely manner in case of any emergencies or substitutes that may have to follow the treatment schedule. Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled school-based speech language pathology intervention relative to client's level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: providing a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or feeding skills, and provides goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum development of communication and/or feeding skills assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues. Provides documentation to maintain quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and school requirements. Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety. Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for students, school staff and families. Participates in continuous compliance and quality improvement trainings and activities. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families. Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed. Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment. Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA. Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment. Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and pol