Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist

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.

Job Description

• Evaluate and treat patients with communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Establish goals and plans for treatment.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and make discharge recommendations.
• Promote communication of patient care information among team members.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• 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 the 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.

Benefits

• Pay range: $40.66 - $60.09