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Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

ECHN

Suffield, CT
1 day ago
Up to $50/hour

Job Description

Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide essential treatments and evaluations to improve patient speech and language functions. Your expertise will contribute to interdisciplinary care and community education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluates patients based on departmental standards
  • Conducts and modifies evaluations based on patient symptoms and medical status
  • Treats patients with appropriate therapeutic techniques
  • Administers physical agents and manual therapeutic techniques
  • Educates patients/families on home exercise programs
  • Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment
  • Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines
  • Communicates with interdepartmental staff and referring physicians
  • Submits charges accurately and consistently
  • Adheres to professional code of ethics
  • Supervises at least one affiliated student per year
  • Participates in continuing education courses

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S.
  • Current Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology
  • Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Basic personal computer skills in Windows-based programs such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Access to reliable transportation for travel between multiple work sites

Benefits & Perks