Speech Language Pathologist
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 1, 2025
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Job Description:
$15,000 BONUS!
We are 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:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and
selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore
function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in
servicing and community education and in the clinical education of
affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site
coverage.
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
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:
This position requires an individual with strong English
communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have basic personal computer skills in the use of Windows
based programs such as Word, Outlook and Excel as needed for
department functions.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between
multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform
essential duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. - They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. - These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
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1. - - - - - - - - - - - Evaluates patients based on departmental
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2. - - - - - - - - - - - Conducts and modifies evaluations based on
the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient.
3. - - - - - - - - - - - Treats patients with the appropriate and
acceptable therapeutic techniques.
4. - - - - - - - - - - - Administers physical agents (modalities)
and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals.
5. - - - - - - - - - - - Utilizes effective techniques to assist in
normalizing speech and language activity.
6. - - - - - - - - - - - Educates patients/families in home
exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity
7. - - - - - - - - - - - Determines when a patient has achieved
maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if
appropriate.
8. - - - - - - - - - - - Documents in accordance to insurance
guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and
procedures.
9. - - - - - - - - - - - Seeks and fosters interdepartmental
communication and communication with the referring physician
regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart
review.
10. - - - - - - - Accurately and consistently fills out and submits
charges daily.
11. - - - - - - - Adheres to the professional code of ethics
established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as evidenced
by observation.
12. - - - - - - - Performs all duties with proper body mechanics
and safety to prevent injuries.
13. - - - - - - - Supervises at least one affiliated student per
year.
14. - - - - - - - Attends a continuing education course to
further/improve treatment techniques.
15. - - - - - - - Participates in at least one departmental
in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation
of educational program.
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Keywords: ECHN, Middletown , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
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