Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating
the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to
improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary
approach for in servicing and community education and in the
clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be
responsible for cross-site coverage. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with
a minimum of a M.S. Holds or is eligible for current Connecticut
license. Is eligible, or has a Certificate of Clinical Competency
from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Must
have a valid drivers' license for occasional travel between ECHN
business sites. COMPETENCIES This position requires an individual
with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have basic personal computer skills in the use of Windows
based programs such as Word, Outlook and Excel as needed for
department functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency 1. Evaluates patients based on departmental
standard. 2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the
patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient. 3. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable
therapeutic techniques. 4. Administers physical agents (modalities)
and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals. 5.
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and
language activity. 6. Educates patients/families in home exercise
programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity 7. Determines when a patient has
achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if
appropriate. 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and
adheres to the department's policies and procedures. 9. Seeks and
fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the
referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. 10. Accurately and consistently
fills out and submits charges daily. 11. Adheres to the
professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the
facility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12. Performs all
duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year. 14.
Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment
techniques. 15. Participates in at least one departmental
in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation
of educational program.
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