Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Early Intervention
Company: Metro Therapy, Inc
Location: Freeport
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist NEEDED Why
Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a
Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational
and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the
greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the
community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that
will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We
provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation,
access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.
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 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: $70.00 -
$90.00 per hour Expected hours: FLEXIBLE 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: 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
Posted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.
Keywords: Metro Therapy, Inc, Paterson , Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Early Intervention, Healthcare , Freeport, New Jersey
