Speech Therapist

Job Description
AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Fee for Service Speech Therapist for their BROOKLYN and DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN programs. The pay rate for this position is $45 per 30 minutes or $90 per hour.
The Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of speech and language rehabilitation services to people supported and works with individual/family to provide training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Evaluates speech and language functioning to determine speech therapy needs and develops rehabilitation plan in accordance with the Physician/Nurse Practitioner order.
§ Re-evaluates individuals’ speech and language functioning to assess progress toward therapeutic goals and determines need for continuing treatment, according to Clinic specific policy and procedure guidelines. Adjusts treatment plan as necessary and in accordance with MD/NP order.
§ Treats individuals with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to speech and language functioning and requiring speech therapy, making use of therapeutic devices and other equipment to maintain or restore maximum performance of speech and language modalities.
Completes required documentation paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. This includes working with assigned Treatment Coordinators to allow for:
Submission of treatment plans in sufficient time for them to be reviewed and approved by authorized departmental reviewer/signature and
Submission of evaluations within 10 business days of the completion of the evaluation unless otherwise arranged with supervisor.
Submission of Time Sheets and required documentation with each evaluation.
Submission of Time Sheets and required documentation for treatment cases on at least a weekly basis.
Interacts with individuals in legal and ethical manner.
Other duties as assigned by supervisors.