Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist 

Job Description 

The SLP will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.   

Responsibilities 

Evaluating a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis 

Establishing treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools 

Planning treatment and successfully modifying POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes 

Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment 

Coordinating treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team 

Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes  

Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings 

Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNs 

Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities 

Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, music therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers 

Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner 

Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis 

Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills 

Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings 

Assisting in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include but not limited to IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).  

Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.   

Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.   

Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education) 

Research  

Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly) 

Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)  

Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)  

Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz) 

Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)  

Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions  

Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training  

For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas 

Qualifications: 

Must have valid New York State License as SLP 

 2 years of clinical experience in a pediatric setting working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement preferred 

Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 

Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type 

Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently. 

Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team. 

MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. 

Research experience preferred. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Transportation Management Account, *Up to $3K relocation benefit for out-of-state applicants*

Schedule: Monday to Friday, No weekends, Day shift, 8 hour shift 

Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible 

Work Remotely: No 

NOTE: Please email cover letter and resumes to ekim@ibrainnyc.org.