Join ECHN as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, where you will provide essential treatments to patients, enhancing their communication abilities and quality of life. Your expertise will contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment focused on patient-centered care.
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 effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and functional activities
Determines patient discharge when appropriate
Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines
Communicates with interdepartmental staff and referring physicians
Submits charges daily
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Supervises affiliated students
Attends 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