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Speech Language Pathologist
The Kelberman Center
Software Engineering
Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 70k-80k / year
Posted on Nov 6, 2025
Description
Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours based on participants needs. Both full-time and part-time positions available!
Description
The Speech Pathologist is responsible to evaluate and assess program participants, educate individuals and team members, complete required documentation, communicate with other health care professionals on the program participants’ IPP/IEP, assist with departmental maintenance and supplies, participate in Agency activities, assist in orientation to the department and assist with equipment adaptation.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Evaluate and assess program participants on an ongoing basis and plan and implement appropriate treatment and goals based upon the evaluation.
- Educate individuals and/or team members about findings of the evaluation, established treatment plans, methods of treatment, and if possible the individual’s prognosis.
- Educate team members about ongoing services and any areas within the scope of speech-language therapy.
- Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.
- Communicates with other health care professionals relating to all aspects of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) / Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.
- Assist in orienting students, volunteers, and new therapists within the program.
- Adhere to mandatory abuse and reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
- Provides assessment, fabrication, modification, and repair of adaptive equipment, as needed.
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center’s culture, values and mission.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree required in Speech Therapy plus NYS Certification of Hearing and Speech.
- Up to 1-year experience.
- Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel)
- This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OCFS (Office for Children and Family Services).
- Travel may be required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Description
$70,000 - $80,000 Annually