Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist: Swallowing & Speech

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and deliver therapy for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. The role involves discharge planning and interprofessional communication to ensure high quality patient care.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and ASHA certification or CF pursuit, with preference for hospital experience and knowledge of Medicare and third-party

Qualifications

• Proficient with evaluation and treatments of a wide range of communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, establishes goals, plans treatment, performs treatment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and makes discharge recommendations.
• Promotes communication of patient care information among team members.

Skills

Swallow studies

Medicare knowledge

Voice therapy

Laryngectomy care

VitalStim therapy

Lee Silverman Voice

Windows skills

Cognitive assessment

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language pathology

Job description

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and deliver therapy for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. The role involves discharge planning and interprofessional communication to ensure high quality patient care.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and ASHA certification or CF pursuit, with preference for hospital experience and knowledge of Medicare and third-party