Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Agency: 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc.
Pay: $47 to $56 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

• Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.
• Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services. The speech-language specialist can supervise speech-language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification.
• Develops individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals.
• Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum. The employee manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services. The employee promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth.
• Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals for the implementation of services.
• Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• State licensure or certification as required by the state's regulatory board.

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