Description

Summary:

Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and design treatment and provides instruction to patient/family to maximize functional independence. Provide services that identify, prevent and rehabilitate speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders. Evaluates and analyzes patients, treatment and instruction to patient/family to maximize functional independence. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pedriatrics and/or adults and mature adults. May work in any of the following locations: in-patient, out-patient, pediatrics.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs speech/language evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing basic evaluation procedures.

2. Performs speech/language therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate intervention, procedure & equipment/materials as defined by specialty area.

3. Provides patient/family education and training.

4. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.

5. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.

6. Initiates discharge planning.

7. Continuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year.

8. Provides full time clinical experience to student.

9. Acts as mentor to lower level staff.

10. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assisting staff.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: MASTER'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required:

Minimum Experience: Bachelor�s degree and minimum one year of experience

Desired: Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification and CPR certification. Experience with FEES or MBS.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials:ASHA,SLP

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 183

Department: I/P Physical Medicine

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.