Homecare Speech Pathologist - Fee for Service (Manhattan - Field Based)

Speech Language Pathologist

Centers Plan for Healthy Living is expanding its footprint and we are seeking Speech Therapist to provide home-based speech therapy services. 
 

 Responsibilities:
 

• Make home visits to clients.
• Evaluates patients referred for home care services to determine appropriateness for speech therapy services.
• Establishes a home care plan including assessment of the appropriateness of the requested services.
• Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
• Evaluate patients’ conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers.
• Keep accurate records of patient’s progress, goals and attendance.
• Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
• Documents type of treatment and patient’s response on designated clinical progress notes.

Qualifications:
 

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or a foreign degree equivalent as accepted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services or a Bachelor's Degree or foreign degree equivalent plus 2 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience.
• Valid New York State license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with diverse individuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• New graduates welcome
• Able to function independently, with minimum supervision
• Current Driver’s License, required insurance and car available for work