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Carolton Chronic Convalescent

Speech Therapist

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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

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Speech Therapist Carolton Chronic Convalescent - 4.0 Fairfield, CT Job Details Per diem 2 hours ago Qualifications Patient treatment planning Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) Hearing screenings Master's degree Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Healthcare diagnosis Diagnosis of speech disorders in speech-language pathology Patient treatment Full Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
: 1. Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university. Must hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Must be licensed to practice in the field of Speech Language Pathology, if licensure is required by the state in which employment is held. 2. Basic knowledge in rehabilitation, as well as training and experience in audiology screening. 3. Ability to identify and diagnose communication disorders based on a variety of medical diagnoses. Must be able to determine treatment, with goals and objectives of therapy, and arrange home programs as necessary.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
: 1. Established time frames for delivery of documentation is met 95% of the time. 2. All documentation meets requirements for quality assurance standards and certification standards. 3. Quality of patient care is maintained at a consistently high level, including thoroughness, accuracy, safety, and conformance to standards. 4. Policies and procedures relating to customer service, as outlined by company, are adhered to 100% of the time. 5. No deficiencies are identified, on more than one occasion, during certification surveys. 6. Every entry in a medical chart passes chart audits 95% of the time.