What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at ECHN?
Job Summary
We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard. We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative solutions to improve employee engagement and patient care.
What We Offer
- Generous vacation time that is front-loaded based on budgeted hours.
- Sick time on an accrual basis.
- 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary Benefit Options.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Free Parking.
- Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers).
Position Summary
Provides treatments to patients by evaluating function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients based on departmental standards.
- Conducts and modifies evaluations based on patient symptoms, level of activity, and medical status.
- Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques.
- Administers physical agents and manual therapeutic techniques to attain established goals.
- Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity.
- Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines and adheres to department policies and procedures.
- Fosters interdepartmental communication and communicates with referring physicians regarding patient care.
- Accurately fills out and submits charges daily.
- Adheres to professional code of ethics established by ASHA and facility at all times.
- Performs duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
- Supervises affiliated students and attends continuing education courses to further improve treatment techniques.
- Participates in departmental in-services and community in-services as evidenced by documentation of educational programs.
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 Windows-based programs such as Word, Outlook, and Excel as needed for department functions.
