Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)-Early Intervention
Company: Metro Therapy, Inc
Location: Queens Village
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Pediatric Speech Therapists NEEDED Why Choose Metro?
For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (now a subsidiary of
Powerback Rehab) has been serving the educational and developmental
needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York
city area. Metro is still locally run by the same family and
continues to add diverse leaders who embrace the dedication to the
community and yet bring new insightful knowledge that will allow us
to provide the absolute best services for our clients. We have
recently joined Powerback Rehab in an effort to provide employees
with lower cost benefits, access to clinical support teams, and
possible career growth opportunities. Seeking experienced
professionals to work with our youngest population! POSITIONS
AVAILABLE: Early Intervention (NYSDOH approval letter required for
Contract Positions) Preschool Coverage (Itinerant) throughout
Nassau and Suffolk We offer: Flexible scheduling Benefits for full
time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099) Part time
preferred hours or full time hours Prompt payment for services
rendered (some positions) Access to clinical support teams Training
workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
Pay commensurate with experience Responsibilities and Duties
Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to
improve safety and independence Data input into secure,
computerized systems for reports and billing Job Types: Contract
Pay: $74.00 - $84.00 per hour Expected hours: FLEXIBLE
Qualifications and Skills Appropriate State License NYSED
Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities
(TSSLD) For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with
medically fragile Responsibilities: The Speech Language
Pathologist, Early Intervention provides and directs speech therapy
services to children aged birth to three, including assessment,
treatment, program planning and implementation, related
documentation, and communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provides speech therapy services
to children as outlined in their treatment plan and initiates
referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Bureau of Early
Intervention procedures. Conducts evaluations annually and performs
six-month reviews of IFSPs to determine the need for intervention
and treatment and produce IFSP goals. Produces discharge reports in
advance of reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with
the transition process, or as required at discharge from caseload.
Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and
other treatment team members. Establishes treatment schedule and
provides frequency of services as determined by IFSP. Communicates
and documents changes to the IFSP as needed. Participates in
co-treatment or IFSP consultation with other treatment team members
to ensure coordination of patient care. Develops appropriate home
or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of
the child across therapeutic environments. Documents results of the
child’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of
services. Adapts treatment plans to meet the individual needs of
the child. Provides recommendations and obtains appropriate
equipment to improve patient’s communication or feeding skills and
instructs family in the use of augmentative communication devices
when necessary. Provides parent and caregiver education for
appropriate speech-language procedures or home programming to allow
carry-over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily
activities. Supervises students and provides mentorship, as needed.
Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for
effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
Communicates with management regarding caseload status and capacity
for new referrals. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: They must possess a master’s degree in
Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative
Disorders or similarly titled area that is consistent and
acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
They must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical
Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow.
The Speech Language Pathologist must be licensed, certified or
credentialed, as required in the state of practice. Early
Intervention Temporary or Full Credential Posted Salary Range: USD
$30.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.
Keywords: Metro Therapy, Inc, Westport , Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)-Early Intervention, Healthcare , Queens Village, Connecticut
