Speech Pathologist
Company: Mary Cariola Center
Location: Rochester
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Provides the students of the Agency with developmental
programming in all areas of speech and language as well as
providing Agency staff members with appropriate consultative
services in all areas related to communication development and
feeding techniques by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sensitivity to cultural diversity of
others Provides the Agency with developmentally appropriate
communication and feeding programs to be carried out through
individual or small group therapy sessions, including necessary
lifting, moving and positioning as per agency guidelines. Develops
appropriate receptive and expressive language programming to meet
the needs of children on the assigned caseload to be carried out in
the classroom setting. Evaluates the need for and implements the
use of augmentative communication systems within daily programming.
Provides on-going consultation, support and training for teachers
and assistants in carrying out therapy suggestions and programs in
the classroom. Evaluates developmental skill levels in the areas of
speech, language and social development based on
formalized/informalized assessments on an interdisciplinary team.
Works closely with parents in providing appropriate carryover of
home programming for the child's language and communication needs
(i.e. meeting in the agency with family members for training or
observation sessions relating to implementation of therapy
techniques or programs.) Participates on an interdisciplinary team
whose responsibility is to provide initial and on-going diagnostic
evaluations for each child and to establish appropriate therapeutic
goals and habilitative program recommendations. Works cooperatively
with the social worker responsible for coordinating and
implementing the interdisciplinary team goals and recommendations
for each child. Maintains accurate and current records on each
child in the therapist's caseload and to report on-going needs and
progress of those children to the appropriate staff. Understands
the psychological and medical characteristics of the population
served by the Agency. Makes necessary referrals to professionals of
other disciplines (i.e.: medical consultation, audiological
screenings, video-swallow studies, equipment concerns, etc.) in
cooperation with the parents and social worker to improve the
student's programming. Evaluates and implements individualized
programs within the classroom setting for students with
oral-motor/feeding concerns related to his/her disability. Is
available for various discipline related meetings and in-service
sessions as are deemed necessary by the Senior Speech Pathologist
and/or Clinic Director. Provides supervisory and didactic services
for area college students interested in pursuing therapy careers
when deemed necessary by Senior Speech Language Pathologist.
Participates in Agency functions and various community meetings as
requested. Works on agency committees relating to the field of
speech pathology as determined by the Senior Speech Pathologist.
Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) in Speech Pathology ; NYS
license required, ASHA certification ( CCC) preferred and two (2)
to four (4) years related experience and/or training.
Please apply on our website to be formally considered: Job Type:
Full-timeBenefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance
Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceMedical specialties:
PediatricsSchedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education: Master's (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Keywords: Mary Cariola Center, Rochester , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Rochester, New York
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