Full-time Speech-Language Pathologist

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to administer and apply therapy modalities as prescribed by a physician. You will evaluate, plan, direct, and treat all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology, aiming to restore function and support a normal life within disability limits.

The role requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, current state licensure, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers and directly applies Speech-Language Pathology treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology.
• Assists patients to achieve maximum performance and function in daily life within disability constraints.
• Participates in CQI and performance improvement activities within the department.
• Provides information related to departmental budget considerations for optimal patient care.
• Performs administrative duties under the Rehabilitation Services Director.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Treatment planning

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Current BCLS certification

Job description

Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech-Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology. Speech-Language Pathology treatments help to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability. Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech-Language Pathology's needs for optimum patient care and service. Performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the Rehabilitation Services Director. Qualifications Masters degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology. Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Current BCLS certification.

EDUCATION

• Masters degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current BCLS certification.

EXPERIENCE

Management of medically complex patients; competencies in swallowing assessments and treatment planning; quality improvement planning and implementation; interdisciplinary team membership and effective collaboration for quality improvement.