Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation) - PT/40

Springfield Hospital, Inc•Springfield, VT

6d•$36 - $46

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist will: Utilize the speech-language pathology process to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across the inpatient unit, swing bed program, and community-based diagnostic services. Provide individualized evaluation and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, developing and implementing tailored care plans that promote safety, functional independence, and quality of life. Evaluate patients recovering from surgery, trauma, neurological events, or acute illness, with a particular emphasis on dysphagia management, including the completion and interpretation of modified barium swallow studies for both inpatient and community-referred patients. Treatment may also address speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication deficits as appropriate to each patient’s needs. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation and medical team to provide direct therapy, patient and family education, and clinical recommendations to support optimal outcomes. Include thorough documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient progress, as well as ongoing communication with providers to ensure coordinated care. Contribute to admission decision-making, discharge planning, and recommendations for continued services or higher levels of care, all while navigating the unique and rewarding challenges of a rural healthcare environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Master’s or Clinical Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) or equivalent.
Experience and/or documented training in dysphagia evaluation and management, including modified barium swallow studies (MBSS)
Familiarity with inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and swing bed models of care.
Training and skills in interpreting instrumental swallowing assessments (MBSS) and collaborating with radiology and multidisciplinary teams.
Current Vermont licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. (ASHA CCC-SLP preferred)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Must be in compliance with all immunization requirements as outlined in the Heath Care Worker Immunization Policy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills
Pleasant bedside manner
Motivational skills
Time management
Complex problem-solving skills
Instructing and teaching skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
Provide individualized evaluation and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
Develop and implement tailored care plans that promote safety, functional independence, and quality of life
Evaluate patients recovering from surgery, trauma, neurological events, or acute illness
Dysphagia management, including the completion and interpretation of modified barium swallow studies for both inpatient and community-referred patients
Address speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication deficits as appropriate to each patient’s needs
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation and medical team to provide direct therapy, patient and family education, and clinical recommendations to support optimal outcomes
Thorough documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient progress
Ongoing communication with providers to ensure coordinated care
Contribute to admission decision-making, discharge planning, and recommendations for continued services or higher levels of care