Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, providing vital treatments to patients and enhancing their communication abilities through personalized care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while making a significant impact on patients' lives.
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
Utilizes techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs
Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment
Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines
Fosters interdepartmental communication regarding patient care
Submits charges accurately and consistently
Adheres to the 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