Speech Language Pathologist

Centers Home Therapy (CHT) is expanding its footprint and we are seeking Speech Therapist to provide home-based speech therapy services. Responsibilities: - Make home visits to clients. - Evaluates patients referred for home care services to determine appropriateness for speech therapy services. - Establishes a home care plan including assessment of the appropriateness of the requested services. - Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals. - Evaluate patients' conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits. - Provides ongoing evaluation of patient's status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression. - Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers. - Keep accurate records of patient's progress, goals and attendance. - Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials. - Documents type of treatment and patient's response on designated clinical progress notes. Qualifications: - Master's degree in Speech Therapy or a foreign degree equivalent as accepted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services or a Bachelor's Degree or foreign degree equivalent plus 2 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience. - Valid New York State license as a Speech Language Pathologist. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with diverse individuals. - Basic computer skills. - New graduates welcome - Able to function independently, with minimum supervision - Current Driver’s License, required insurance and car available for work