Speech Pathologist Jobs in Connecticut

INTRODUCTION

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for performance of all speech-language, communicative, and swallowing diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures on inpatients and outpatients; specifically, conducts evaluations and analyzes the results to diagnose the disorder; recommends and conducts appropriate rehabilitation intervention; counsels the patient and family (as approved by the patient) as to the current status of the patient and plans appropriate intervention to address the specific needs of the patient; writes reports on all diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures in the EMR.

• Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Performs all patient care responsibilities consistently with age-specific criteria.
• Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing basic treatments.
• Develops population-specific treatment programs which reflect compliance with established clinical protocols where appropriate, monitors patient responses, and terminates treatments when appropriate.
• Sets measurable and appropriate goals that reflect patient/family involvement and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Initiates and maintains current records and reports concerning patient course, re-evaluates and updates goals, and plans as necessary, based on the patient's response to treatment.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.
• Assumes responsibility for order of working areas.
• Maintains a high standard of professional accountability with respect to safety, efficiency, effectiveness, ethics, and legal issues.
• Demonstrates compliance with all health system standards and regulations.
• Participates constructively in team conferences, rounds, clinics, and discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Utilizes Assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately in the delivery of patient care.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology; Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology completed.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years as a clinical speech language pathologist in a large medical center-based practice preferred. Experience working with children and/or adults, depending on the assigned setting. Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic. Home care experience is preferred.

LICENSURE

Must maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in CT. A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Basic therapy home care knowledge, OASIS, home care regulations and Conditions of Participation. Requires working with highly complex cases in a fast-paced environment. Position requires knowledge of age-specific assessments and treatment interventions.

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