Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT
•$48 - $67•Onsite
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist is a member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for accurately diagnosing and managing cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders. The role includes communicating relevant information and educating staff, patients, and families as needed. The position is per diem in Outpatient Services at Hospital for Special Care, with a first-shift work designation and zero scheduled weekly hours. The wage range is $48.00 to $67.01. Eligible employees may participate in the benefits package; eligibility for certain benefits depends on scheduled hours worked.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ASHA-accredited master's program in speech-language pathology.
- Connecticut license, or requirements met to begin a Supervised Professional Experience in speech-language pathology.
- Competency in the diagnosis and management of cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
- Valid driver's license for NBU only.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including patient assistance and handling objects as described in the posting.
- Ability to meet the stated cognitive and communication demands, including independent problem identification, decision-making, clinical analysis, documentation, and communication with patients, families, and team members.
- Working knowledge of medical terms and definitions and current Medicare documentation and billing requirements; outpatient therapists also need knowledge of relevant documentation and billing requirements for other payers.
Nice To Haves
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility in speech-language pathology.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments in accordance with state practice and licensure requirements.
- Recognize physiological, psychological, and age-related changes; consult with other health care team members; and establish measurable goals with patients and families using appropriate care protocols and critical paths.
- Plan, implement, deliver, and delegate patient care using appropriate interventions based on assessments, revising treatments when needed.
- Instruct patients and families using verbal, written, and audiovisual materials.
- Participate in discharge planning, including recommending community resources to address patient needs across the continuum of care.
- Maintain knowledge of advances in care delivery through evidence-based review, peer reviews, case discussion, and continuing education.
- Organize schedules and coordinate time management for self and support personnel to meet patient care needs, productivity requirements, service-area standards, department goals, and patient outcomes; collaborate with team members for assistance and coverage as needed.
- Supervise responsibilities delegated to supportive personnel.
- Document patient and professional interactions in a timely manner, including evaluations, assessments, progress toward goals, equipment purchase orders, statistical reports, home programs, and discharge summaries, supporting continuity of care and department, JCAHO, regulatory, and insurance standards.
- Communicate relevant information to others and provide education to staff, patients, and families as necessary.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match of up to 6%
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Employee wellness programs with access to the onsite fitness and aquatics center
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives
