Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, where you'll evaluate and treat patients to enhance their speech and language functions. Collaborate with a dedicated team and contribute to community education while pursuing your professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates patients based on departmental standard
Conducts and modifies evaluations based on patient's symptoms and medical status
Treats patients with appropriate therapeutic techniques
Administers physical agents and manual therapeutic techniques
Utilizes effective techniques to normalize speech and language activity
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and functional activities
Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment
Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines
Seeks interdepartmental communication regarding patient care
Accurately submits charges daily
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Supervises at least one affiliated student per year
Attends continuing education courses
Participates in departmental or community in-services
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