Speech Language Pathologist

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Location:

Williamsville, Buffalo, NY.

• Prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both pediatric and adult patients.
• Impart knowledge through appropriate Speech‑Language Pathology instruction.
• Determine type, severity, prognosis, and appropriate instruction and treatment for speech‑language impairments.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and recommend therapeutic interventions for individuals with communication disorders.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as classroom teachers, other SLPs, OT, PT, audiologists, supervisors, etc.
• Submit written reports of evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and discharge reports; maintain paperwork within legal and agency guidelines.
• Make appropriate referrals to support therapeutic outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with families and students.
• Continue professional development through continuing education programs, in‑service programs, and formal staff training; maintain SLP licensure and TSSLD certification.
• Supervise CFYs and TSSLDs in compliance with legal guidelines and agency policies.
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.

• Master’s degree from an accredited speech‑language pathology program.

• New York State licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist (or CFY eligible).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by the American Speech‑Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (or CFY eligible).

• Perform bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.
• Maintain adequate vision, speech, tactile, and hearing senses suitable for the job.
• Frequent sitting/standing and floor sitting with pediatric patients when appropriate.

• Generous PTO.
• Free continuing education program.
• Annual ASHA dues reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Employment counts toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.