Speech Language Pathologist

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in patients across ages, following the hospital's standards. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP certification, and CT licensure, with 1–2 years of clinical experience in a medical center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology required.
• 1–2 years of clinical speech-language pathology experience in a large medical center preferred.
• CCC-SLP certification from the ASHA and CT license; continuing education and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's communication or swallowing function within scope of practice.
• Establishes and conducts a treatment program with timely documentation.
• Communicates evaluation results and progress in therapy.
• Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to patient age and growth/development.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

CCC-SLP certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Diagnoses, evaluates, treats, counsels patients with a wide variety of communication disorders and swallowing disorders. Provides appropriate care for patients served according to age, using procedures consistent with the scope and standards of practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Evaluates patient's communication or swallowing function within the scope and standards of practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority.


• 2.Establishes and conducts a treatment program and keeps timely documentation that is in line with departmental, hospital and regulatory standards.


• 3.Communicates evaluation results and progress in therapy.


• 4.Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities.


• 5.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to
  
  
  
  • 5.1provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The clinician mustdemonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. The clinician must
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's degree in speech-language pathology.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to two (2) years as a clinical speech language pathologist in a large medical center based practice preferred . Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting. Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic and traumatic.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (includes nine months of supervised internship and a qualifying national examination); CT license; continuing educational units; computer literacy; excellent communication (aural/oral/writing) skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Works in a typical office setting. May be required to work a flexible schedule. May be required to monitor radiation exposure with a film badge Moderate amount of sitting and walking with some stooping or bending.