Speech And Lang Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maintains an appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co-signature.
• Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in-services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to Supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Speech Language Pathology program or equivalent and M.S. degree
• No experience required. One (1) to two (2) years' experience in an academic/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.
• Maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in CT.
• All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.
• Membership in American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) required.