What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - 401k position at ECHN?
Job Title:
Speech Language Pathologist at ECHN
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at ECHN. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide assessments and treatments to patients to improve their speech and language functions.
About the Role:
You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to educate patients and families about effective communication techniques and home exercises. Your role requires strong communication skills, adherence to professional ethics, and participation in continuing education to enhance treatment methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients based on departmental standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
- Supervise at least one affiliated student per year.
- Participate in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S.
- Holds current Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic personal computer skills in the use of Windows based programs such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites.
