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People Inc. SPEECH PATHOLOGIST / SLP CLINICAL FELLOW in Buffalo, New York
Description
Annual Salary Range: $60,424.00-$68,640
Provides assessments and treatment within scope of practice for SLP or SLP-CF in accordance with NYS Practice Act and ASHA Guidelines in a preventative and consultative model. Caseloads are comprised of residential group homes as well as day service locations or as assigned. Clinicians are expected to travel between sites as needed. The expectation is that most of clinician’s working hours are spent in the field.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITES:• Assesses and recommends food size/texture and liquid consistency in accordance with Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Choking Prevention Initiative • Creates and revises Speech Protocols to guide staff through person specific safe swallowing practices• Recommend and attend Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) as necessary • Screens and refers for outpatient speech therapy services as necessary• Create communication tools• Assist with device repairs• Develop and revise Communication Protocols to enable staff to assist people in daily communication tasks• Observe and evaluate the performance of a person’s support personnel implementing the speech protocol and provide guidance as necessary to assure high quality of service. • Train new and existing employees in the Choking Prevention Curriculum• Attend clinical meetings as assigned and/or necessary, including but not limited to, Clinical Day Meeting, Hospitalization Meeting, Pré-move Meeting.• Collaborate with sub-acute rehab (SAR), Hospital SLP, etc. for successful transition of care.• Collaborate with other residential and day service agencies for continuity of care • Follow all Documentation Requirements that meet agency standards.
Professional Conduct Expectations:• Follows policies and expectations set forth in the People Inc Employee Handbook• Displays personal motivation by identifying and accomplishing a new professional goal on an annual basis. Works to incorporate new information, skill and responsibility into work performance. • Consistently promotes a positive image of the department and agency. • Problem-solves and initiates solutions to challenges, utilizing available resources within the level of responsibility. • Contributes to a positive work environment by interacting in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner. • Demonstrates flexibility by understanding different views. Adapts approach as situations change and accepts changes in the organization and job description requirements. • Supports department and agency by accepting additional tasks outside of job description such as special projects, public education. • Plans personal time off (PTO) in advance and manages PTO according to department guidelines. • Clinical Fellow and supervising SLP must meet mentorship requirements set forth by NYS/ASHA
Minimum Qualifications:NYS Licensed SLP• Licensed and registered to practice Speech Language Pathology in New York State• Must hold Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association• Must meet continuing education requirements to maintain NYS licensure and ASHA certification
Clinical Fellow in SLP• Must have met education requirements for ASHA certification and NYS licensure.
Supervisory Responsibilities:• SLP – This position requires supervision of a graduate student clinician or clinical fellow as assigned• SLP-CF – This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Why People Inc.?
When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York’s largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one on one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person – someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees.
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