Speech Language Pathologist
CDS Life Transitions
- Webster, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide physician ordered speech therapy services.
- Ensure physician orders are renewed, per OPWDD Article 16 requirements.
- Responsible for completing, in a timely manner, all clinical documentation including, but not limited to, initial assessment/evaluations, daily notes, renewal orders, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
- Identify patient short/long term goals in terms of functional outcomes, reflect progress or lack of goal achievement in all charting, and confer with physician and/or interdisciplinary team regarding patient response to therapy.
- Complete communication and swallowing evaluations and develops appropriate communication and feeding programs.
- Help patients work towards accomplishing their treatment goals by utilizing therapeutic, assistive devices.
- Attend scheduled interdisciplinary staff meetings.
- Supervise ST students/new grads as assigned.
- Complete observations of diet consistency, as requested. Recommend equipment and assistive devices as appropriate for dinning needs.
- Update/develop Individualized Plans of Care or Conditions based upon the individual’s needs.
- As requested, if an individual is not receiving direct services through the clinic, evaluate and instruct patient and caregivers in safe dining practices and positioning, or if appropriate, make a referral to receive direct therapy through the Article 16 clinics.
- Provide training/supervision to direct care staff regarding implementation of treatment plans developed by the ST as needed.
- Provide consultation to other team members as needed for ST needs.
- Instructing, enhancing, and developing staff training programs for employees.
- Provide staff training/in-servicing as needed or requested, which may include: Choking Prevention Training and condition based staff training
- Attend scheduled interdisciplinary staff meetings administrative meetings, case reviews, and ITT’s when requested.
- Complete all trainings as assigned.
- Maintains professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Participate in committees and program development, as indicated.
- Assists Associate Director/Manager with budgeting for ST Department needs. Request needed ST supplies and equipment.
- Perform all other duties relevant to the position as assigned by supervisor.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Possess or is eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Licensed and currently registered as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the New York State Department of Education, or eligible for licensure by virtue of holding a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Reliable transportation (NYS Drivers’ Licensed required)
- Ability to work independently and motivate others
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. dead weight
- Maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS Life Transitions policy
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred