Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, where you will provide vital treatments to patients, evaluate their functions, and enhance their recovery through personalized therapy. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to community education while supervising students and adhering to professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates patients based on departmental standards
Conducts and modifies evaluations to establish individualized goals
Treats patients using appropriate therapeutic techniques
Administers physical agents and manual therapeutic techniques
Educates patients and families on 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
Attends a continuing education course to improve treatment techniques
Required Qualifications
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
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 to travel between multiple work sites