Speech Language Pathologist - 15k sign-on bonus Job at ECHN, Meriden, CT

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  • ECHN
  • Meriden, CT

Job Description

$15,000 BONUS!

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

  • Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
  • Sick Time on an accrual basis
  • 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
  • Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
  • Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
  • Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
  • Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

 

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

1. Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.

2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient’s symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.

3.   Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques.

4. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals.

5. Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity.

6. Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity

7. Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.

8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department’s policies and procedures.

9. Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.

10. Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.

11. Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation.

12. Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.

13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.

14. Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.

15. Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation bonus,

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