Full-time Speech-Language Pathologist
UVM Health - Porter Medical Center · Middlebury, VT · 1 mo ago
Full-time
Responsibilities
- Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech-Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician.
- Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology.
- Speech-Language Pathology treatments help to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.
- Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.
- Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
- Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech-Language Pathology’s needs for optimum patient care and service.
- Performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the Rehabilitation Services Director.
Qualifications
- Masters degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Current BCLS certification.
Experience
- Management of medically complex patients.
- Competencies in swallowing assessments and treatment planning.
- Quality improvement planning and implementation.
- Interdisciplinary team membership and effective collaboration for quality improvement.