Speech Language Pathologist

Join our dynamic team of experienced therapists in beautiful upstate NY. Racker provides progressive strength based preschool program; and early intervention and pre-school evaluations in Cortland Tompkins and Tioga Counties. This position will be based in the Owego School Systems.

Rackers mission is to support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.

TheSpeech Language Pathologistis responsible fordesigning and implementing astrengths-basedtherapeutic program for each assigned child that will promote learning and a positive self-imageallin accordance withRackersvision and mission.In this position you will work independently and act as a collaborative part of the largereducational andclinical team at Racker.The Speech-Language Pathologist will incorporatesystemsadvocacy into their work to support students and the school community.The ideal candidate willpossessa strong clinical basisappreciation for total communication and an ability to bring playfulness into the work.

We are committed to helping you grow and develop. Our classroom speech and language pathologists have an opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary team receive mentoring and continuing education and are provided with materials and technology for treatment and documentation. They have the opportunity to plan and implement an integrated therapeutic program for each child. Competitive rate flexible schedule and space to work with little travel. Work part time full time (with excellent benefits). We offer tuition assistance a no premium individual health insurance plan option and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of staff.

Part time contract work is available for speech and language pathologists on our interdisciplinary evaluation team or in our preschool classrooms. Our therapists have an opportunity to work with other evaluators/therapists and receive mentoring as necessary. The number of hours/days/evaluations/therapy sessions can vary from a couple hours to several days of per week.

Starting Salary Range: $51000 - $61000

• Design and implement an integrated therapeutic program for each assigned child that will promote learning and a positive self-image reflectingRackersvalues as defined in its Mission andVision

• Develop and implementappropriate therapyprograms for all individuals in the caseload for whom there is a medical prescription

• Provide individual and group therapy as needed

• Provide speech-language and hearing screenings as needed

• Assistin interpreting the individuals therapy program to the multidisciplinary team and counsel on carryover

• Share the therapeutic perspective on how to address childrens goals; meet with team

• Understand andutilizeperspectives and techniques of other team members in program design and daily activities

• Utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusion with team

• Keep families fully informed of issues affecting their children and the program

• Provide support and information that families need directly or by using team membersother resources ofRackeror community resources

• Prepare all required reports in a completetimelyand professionally written manner including quarterly reports discharge reports IEP/IFSP check off and written information as needed for reimbursing and referral agencies

• Keep daily records for all assigned individuals including anecdotal records on individual/group therapy progress

• Education/Certification:Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; New York State Certification as a Teacher of the Speech Hearing Handicapped; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence; approved driver; valid New York State Drivers License

• Experience:Thosein the Clinical Fellowship Year(CFY)will be consideredFamiliarity with multidisciplinary approaches to intervention and habilitation
• Requirements:
  • Possible travel to various locations within multiple counties usingownvalid working vehicle. Must havevaliddriverslicense.
  • Use ofsmartphonefor documentation purposes. Ownership/usage of personalsmartphoneis strongly preferred.