Summary
Under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Leader, the staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, establishes goals, plans treatment, performs treatment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and makes discharge recommendations. In addition, the staff Speech-Language Pathologist promotes communication of patient care information among team members.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate, establish goals, plan and perform speech-language pathology treatment; assess treatment effectiveness; make discharge recommendations; promote communication of patient care information among team members.
Minimum Education
* Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; graduate of an accredited program.
Minimum Work Experience
* Experience in hospital setting preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
* Current state licensure.
* ASHA Certified or pursuing Clinical Fellowship/Vermont State Licensure, effective 2005.
* Risk Category 1.
* BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
* Proficient with evaluation and treatments of a wide range of communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Including ability to complete swallow function studies.
* Knowledge of Medicare and other third party payor requirements.
* Training in voice evaluation and treatment (including pre and post op laryngectomies).
* Training in Lee Silverman Voice therapy (preferred).
* Training in Vital Stim therapy (preferred).
* Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.
Pay Range = $40.66 - $60.09
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