Per diem SLP
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to professional standards and departmental policies and procedures. The role provides direction to support personnel in the assigned area, delegates and supervises area activities, and may require work in other areas according to staff and patient distribution. The position works under the supervision of the Manager and performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service. The Speech Language Pathologist provides screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, and habilitation or rehabilitation for communication and swallowing disorders. The position develops and coordinates individualized plans of care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams; evaluates care and readiness for discharge; educates patients and families; helps maintain a safe environment; supports quality improvement and risk management; and contributes to staff development and clinical education.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., or M.Ed.) in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure or Certificate of Clinical Fellowship (CFY) application for licensure.
- BLS certification required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) qualification in Speech-Language Pathology.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a hospital- or outpatient-based facility is helpful.
- Level II: Minimum of 2 years of previous clinical experience.
- Level III: Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience and maintenance of Level II criteria for a minimum of 2 years.
Responsibilities
- Provide screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, and habilitation or rehabilitation for disorders of communication and swallowing.
- Develop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care addressing patient problems and interventions, involving the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare or educational team.
- Implement and coordinate plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Evaluate plan effectiveness, patient response, and discharge readiness; revise plans and make referrals as indicated.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, provide education, and document outcomes.
- Assess the patient’s environment for safety and adapt the environment, interventions, and activities as needed to support safety and goals.
- Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
- Serve as a preceptor to new staff and supervise clinical students.
- Complete required training and education, including department- or unit-specific requirements.
- Take responsibility for professional development and participate in activities and committees that foster clinical development.
- Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.
- Provide direction to support personnel, delegate and supervise area activities, and work in other areas as staffing and patient distribution require.
