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The International Institute for the Brain (iBRAIN) (www.ibrainglobal.org) is one of the largest brain-injury special education programs in the world based in New York City (locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn) and is expanding to add an out-patient clinic, as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community. iBRAIN’s mission is to research, develop, and implement special education and related services for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders. 

Position Summary

The SLP will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis
  • Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools
  • Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
  • Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner to keep the document always current
  • Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
  • Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes
  • Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
  • Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNs
  • Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
  • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive techno
  • Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
  • Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills
  • Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
  • Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.
  • Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

Research Innovation Duties

  • Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)
  • Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)
  • Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)
  • Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (se
  • Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)
  • Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions
  • Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training
  • For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

  • Must have valid New York State License as SLP (or eligible to be licensed in NYS)
  • 2 years of clinical experience in a pediatric setting working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement preferred
  • Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
  • Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently.
  • Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
  • Research experience preferred.
  • MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Transportation Management Account

 

iBRAIN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.