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Speech Language Pathologist
Job Description
Danbury 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 Skills Experience:
MASTER'S LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required:
Minimum Experience:
Bachelor�s degree and minimum one year of experienceDesired:
Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification and CPR certification. Experience with FEES or MBS.Working Conditions:
Manual:
Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational:
Some occupational riskPhysical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditionsCredentials:
ASHA,SLP
Company:
Danbury Hospital Org Unit:
183Department:
I/P Physical Medicine Exempt:
Yes Salary Range:
$41.00 - $76.16 HourlyBenefits
- Professional Development
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$87,831 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth