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Job Description
Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, where you'll evaluate and treat patients to improve or restore their communication functions. This role involves working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and providing education to patients and families.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates patients based on departmental standards
Conducts and modifies evaluations based on patient symptoms and medical status
Treats patients using appropriate therapeutic techniques
Administers physical agents and manual therapeutic techniques
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and functional activities
Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate
Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines
Communicates with referring physician regarding patient care
Accurately fills out and submits charges daily
Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by ASHA
Supervises at least one affiliated student per year
Attends continuing education courses to improve treatment techniques
Participates in departmental or community in-service educational programs
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S.
Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut license
Eligible or has a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Valid drivers' license for occasional travel between ECHN business sites