What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Disorders Specialist position at ECHN?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at ECHN. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a critical role in evaluating and restoring the speech and language functions of our patients.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, participate in community education, and clinical education of students. You will be responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with professional standards and guidelines.
About Us:
ECHN is a small community hospital where your voice is heard. We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we offer:
- Generous Vacation Time
- Sick Time on an accrual basis
- 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
- Career Growth within the organization
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients based on departmental standard
- Conduct and modify evaluations based on the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient
- Treat patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques
- Administer physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals
- Utilize effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity
- Educate patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity
- Determine when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommend discharge if appropriate
- Document in accordance to insurance guidelines and adhere to the department's policies and procedures
- Seek and foster interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review
- Accurately and consistently fill out and submit charges daily
- Adhere to the professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation
- Perform all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries
- Supervise at least one affiliated student per year
- Attend a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques
- Participate in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program
