Director- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Disability Assessments

The IMA Group

Syracuse, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Best Practices, Case Management, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Government, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pediatrics, People Management, Phase II Clinical Trials, Phase IV Clinical Trials, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Speech and Language Pathology, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
Syracuse, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

Director of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) – Traveling Clinical Leadership Role

The IMA Group is seeking a full-time Director of Speech-Language Pathology to support and oversee disability assessment services throughout New York State. This leadership role combines clinical expertise, provider mentorship, operational support, and hands-on participation in speech-language evaluations.
 
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced SLP who enjoys assessment-focused work and leadership responsibilities without the demands of ongoing therapy, treatment planning, or caseload management. The Director will split time between conducting evaluations and supporting the growth, development, and oversight of the SLP program.
 
Travel: Approximately 75% throughout Upstate New York with occasional coverage in select Downstate locations.
 
Preferred Home Base: Syracuse, NY or Albany, NY
 
Compensation: $115,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonus opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct pediatric speech and language disability evaluations
  • Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to Speech-Language Pathology providers
  • Assist with onboarding, training, quality assurance, and provider development initiatives
  • Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to ensure consistent evaluation standards and best practices
  • Balance direct clinical responsibilities with director-level leadership duties
  • Travel to clinic locations as needed to support provider coverage, training, and program growth
  • Complete accurate and timely assessment documentation
Qualifications
  • Active New York State Speech-Language Pathology license required
  • Minimum of 3 years of Speech-Language Pathology experience required
  • Previous leadership, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience supporting multiple locations and/or working in a travel-based role preferred
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and effectively manage time across clinical and leadership functions
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to obtain Pennsylvania licensure preferred
Why Join The IMA Group?
  • Assessment-focused role with no ongoing therapy or caseload management
  • Unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership and program development
  • Autonomy and flexibility in managing a diverse mix of responsibilities
  • Extensive travel and variety of work settings across New York State
  • Competitive compensation and bonus potential
  • Meaningful work supporting disability evaluation services
 
If you're an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys working independently, and is looking to make an impact through both clinical excellence and provider development, we'd love to hear from you.
 
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
 
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About the Company

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The IMA Group

About The IMA Group

Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, with its main operations center in Albany, New York, The IMA Group is a national leader with a reputation for providing high-quality medical, psychological and speech and language evaluations. IMA's primary areas of focus are Social Security Disability Consultative Examinations, VA Compensation and Pension Exams, Employability Evaluations, and Occupational Health Services. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private insurers and corporations.

Dr. David Pulver, IMA's President and CEO, is a Board Certified Internist with over thirty years of experience performing disability exams for Social Security Disability. Dr. Pulver has overseen IMA's growth from a single office in White Plains, NY in 1990, to its present status, with over 45 offices throughout New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, Connecticut, Missouri, Virginia and Vermont. Over the past 25 years, IMA has conducted more than 2.5 million evaluations and has grown to a network of more than 500 licensed providers.

IMA Research is a multi-site research company specializing in Phase II, III and IV studies in all primary care disciplines, co-located within many of our facilities.  View IMA Research Site

IMA provides a full range of services, including:

Social Security Disability Consultative Examinations VA Compensation and Pension (C & P) Exams Employability Evaluations Substance Abuse Assessments and Monitoring (SAAM) Case Review Occupational Health Evaluations Police Officer/Firefighter Pre-employment Evaluations and Testing Independent Medical Examinations (IME's) (View Our IME Referral Form) Fitness for Duty Exams (FFD) DOT Physicals including Drug and BAT Testing Vocational Rehabilitation Evaluations

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.ima-us.com