Home Health- Speech-Language Pathologist

Yale New Haven Health • Milford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (per diem) is responsible for performance of all speech-language, communicative, and swallowing diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures; specifically, conducts evaluations and analyzes the results to diagnose the disorder; recommends and conducts appropriate rehabilitation intervention; counsels the patient and family (as approved by the patient) as to the current status of the patient and plans appropriate intervention to address the specific needs of the patient; writes reports on all diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures in the EMR.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology completed
• Minimum of two (2) years as a clinical speech language pathologist in a large medical center-based practice preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or adults, depending on the assigned setting.
• Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic.
• Must maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in CT.
• A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day.
• CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplines.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, able to learn quickly, and use critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Attends department in-services.
• Complies with health system and Department Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in regular meetings with supervisor and/or team leader and reports pertinent information on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsive, and courteous health system environment.
• Case management of a modified caseload as needed, per managers discretion.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level