Speech Language Pathologist

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

Under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Leader, the staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, establishes goals, plans treatment, performs treatment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and makes discharge recommendations. In addition, the staff Speech-Language Pathologist promotes communication of patient care information among team members.

Minimum Education

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language pathology; graduate of an accredited program.

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience in hospital setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure.
• ASHA Certified or pursuing Clinical Fellowship/Vermont State Licensure, effective 2005.
• Risk Category 1.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Proficient with evaluation and treatments of a wide range of communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Including ability to complete swallow function studies.
• 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.

Pay Range = $40.66 - $60.09

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