ID: 256832Position Type: Contract Full TimeShift & Specialty: 8-3:30pm; SchoolLocation: Queens, New YorkSalary: $1,872.55 - $2,203.00 Per WeekA great School is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP to join their growing team for a contract assignment!The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require treatment for speech, hearing and or language deficits. The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.Responsibilities include:Maintain and review student recordsEvaluate student progress and prepare reports that display their progressAssess the communication skills of the studentsPlan, organize and conduct speech and language therapy with students.Meet with parents and teachers to communicate information pertaining to the students’ individualized treatment planInstruct assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on feeding plans and prescribed treatment plansProvide students, teachers, and families with written materials and documentationMake recommendations and referrals as neededResearch resources and treatment methods for the studentsMaintain professional training by attending workshopsPerform other job duties as assignedRequirements include:Must have graduated from an accredited school.Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.Current CPR certification.Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each student.Assesses student needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that the patient can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.Must have TSSLD.About Centra:Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Speech Language Pathology Job, SLP Job, SLP Travel Job, Travel Speech Language Pathology Job, Speech Language Pathologist Job and Travel SLP Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:Highly competitive pay rates401(k) planCEU ReimbursementA chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United StatesHigh coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance planLicense and medical reimbursementHousing accommodationsPlease apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.Apply Now Upload Resume* **By clicking SUBMIT you affirm that all information provided by you is true and correct, acknowledge your review of Centra's Privacy Policy, and agree to be bound by same. We look forward to working with you!One point of contact, available anytime. As soon as you need us... we're there for Healthcare Solutions1000 Corporate Drive Suite 280Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334If you have concerns about the quality and safety of patient care provided by Centra's employees, you may report to The Joint Commission by clicking here. The Joint Commission and Centra Healthcare will not tolerate any retaliation against employees from good faith reporting of a compliance concern.#J-18808-Ljbffr