What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech/Language Pathologist - Hartford/Farmington/Glastonbury - Per Diem position at Connecticut Children's?
Job Description
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is accountable for providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services
to pediatric patients at risk for speech, voice, language, hearing, communication, swallowing, and related
disabilities. Services are provided in both the acute care and outpatient setting to children with a range of
developmental and medical diagnoses. The SLP is also accountable for self and department development
and works on projects and assignments aligned with professional interests and departmental needs, in
accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.
Responsibilities
PATIENT CARE:
and related functions; cognitive aspects of communication; social aspects of communication.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural
sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are
consistent with the Connecticut Children’s Core Behaviors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervision of graduate students or Clinical Fellows (CFs).
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or equivalent is required.
Three years experience in pediatrics and/or hospital setting is preferred.
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LICENSE And/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License required;
OR eligible for State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License, AND License required within 45 days.
OR, documented plan for supervised professional experience approved by the CT Department of Public
Health leading to licensure; License required within one year.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association
within one year of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Knowledge of:
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is accountable for providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services
to pediatric patients at risk for speech, voice, language, hearing, communication, swallowing, and related
disabilities. Services are provided in both the acute care and outpatient setting to children with a range of
developmental and medical diagnoses. The SLP is also accountable for self and department development
and works on projects and assignments aligned with professional interests and departmental needs, in
accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.
Responsibilities
PATIENT CARE:
- Screen, identify, diagnose, intervene and follow-up for disorders of: articulation, fluency, and voice;
and related functions; cognitive aspects of communication; social aspects of communication.
- Support and consult to all professionals, family members and other communication partners of individuals
- Select, fit and establish effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for speaking and
- Use instrument technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing
- Provide aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to individuals with hearing loss and to their
ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Partner with front office and management to assure insurance authorization
- Prepare and provide timely written reports to physicians, families, and insurance providers
- Monitor and support policies pertaining to patient/family attendance
- Measure contributions to the department in terms of productivity and related performance accountabilities.
- Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of practices and
- Engage in evidenced-based practice activities
- Participate in chart reviews and environmental rounds.
populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural
sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are
consistent with the Connecticut Children’s Core Behaviors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervision of graduate students or Clinical Fellows (CFs).
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or equivalent is required.
Three years experience in pediatrics and/or hospital setting is preferred.
Job#: 000345 Title: Speech/Language Pathologist Printed: 2/27/2015 Page 1
LICENSE And/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License required;
OR eligible for State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License, AND License required within 45 days.
OR, documented plan for supervised professional experience approved by the CT Department of Public
Health leading to licensure; License required within one year.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association
within one year of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles, techniques & practices of professional speech-language pathology
- Medical terminology
- ICD-9 and CPT medical billing codes
- HIPAA and confidentiality requirements for medical records
- Use beginner to intermediate word processing programs
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, and other providers
- Follow routine verbal or written instructions
- Gather data, compile information, & prepare reports
- Make administrative and procedural decisions
- Supervise and train new employees and students
- Organize resources and establish priorities
- Operate within the collaborative framework of interdisciplinary patient care
- Analyze and solve complex problems
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
