[3 Days Left] Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Mansfield Depot
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating
the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to
improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary
approach for in servicing and community education and in the
clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be
responsible for cross-site coverage. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: -
Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with
a minimum of a M.S. - Holds current Connecticut license for Speech
Language Pathology. - Certificate of Clinical Competency from the
American Speech Language and Hearing Association. COMPETENCIES: -
This position requires an individual with strong English
communication skills, both verbal and written. - Must have basic
personal computer skills in the use of Windows based programs such
as Word, Outlook and Excel as needed for department functions. -
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between
multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform
essential duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency - Evaluates patients based on departmental
standard. - Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the
patient’s symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient. - Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable
therapeutic techniques. - Administers physical agents (modalities)
and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals. -
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and
language activity. - Educates patients/families in home exercise
programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity - Determines when a patient has
achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if
appropriate. - Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and
adheres to the department’s policies and procedures. - Seeks and
fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the
referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. - Accurately and consistently fills
out and submits charges daily. - Adheres to the professional code
of ethics established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as
evidenced by observation. - Performs all duties with proper body
mechanics and safety to prevent injuries. - Supervises at least one
affiliated student per year. - Attends a continuing education
course to further/improve treatment techniques. - Participates in
at least one departmental in-service, or communityin-service as
evidenced by documentation of educational program. HPECHN
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