What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at ECHN?
Job Title: Speech Pathologist
Summary:
- The Speech Pathologist at our community hospital provides treatments to patients by evaluating their function and applying appropriate therapeutic techniques.
- This role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patient education, and adherence to clinical standards, while offering professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates patients based on departmental standards.
- Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.
- Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques.
- Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals.
- Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity.
- Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
- Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
- Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and procedures.
- Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.
- Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
- Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation.
- Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
- Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
- Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
- Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program.
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.
Competencies:
- 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 as needed for department functions.
- Access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites.
Benefits:
- Generous Vacation 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).
