Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary Clinical Fellowship - 40 Hours, Days
About The Position
The speech-language pathologist is a member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for accurate diagnosis and quality management of cognitive, communication and swallowing disorders. He/She is also responsible for communicating relevant information to others and providing education to staff, patients, and families as necessary. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package.
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 (NBU only).
Nice To Haves
- ASHA certificate of clinical competence or eligibility in speech language pathology.
Responsibilities
- Provides evaluation of patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments as dictated by the state practice act and licensure requirements.
- Recognizes physiological, psychological, and age related changes in the patient, consults with other Health Care Team members, and establishes measureable goals with the patient and family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths.
- Plans, implements, delivers, and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions based on assessments, revising treatments when needed, instructing patient/family through verbal, written, and audiovisual materials and participating in discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
- Maintains knowledge of advances in the care delivery through evidence based review, peer reviews, case discussion and continuing education.
- Coordinates time management of self and support personnel by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs, carrying a patient load that meets productivity requirements and reflects standards of care of the service area collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and department goals and standards.
- Supervises responsibilities that have been delegated to supportive personnel.
- Documents in a timely manner all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations, assessments, progress towards goals, equipment purchase orders, statistical reports, home programs and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards, JCAHO and outside regulatory and insurance agencies.
- Supervises responsibilities that have been delegated to supportive personnel.
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
