Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, where you will evaluate and treat patients to improve their speech and language functions. Your expertise will directly impact patient care and recovery, while also contributing to community education and student training.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates patients based on departmental standards.
Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient's symptoms and medical status.
Treats patients with 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.
Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment.
Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines.
Fosters interdepartmental communication 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.
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 driver's license for occasional travel between ECHN business sites.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Basic personal computer skills in Windows-based programs such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.