Speech-Language Pathologist (Pediatric or Adult)

University of Vermont Medical Center; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center's Speech-Language Pathology team provides services to patients across the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. We address impairments in speech, language, communication, and swallowing, evaluating and treating patients while educating families and care providers.

Our team collaborates with the multidisciplinary group and participates in consultative services within the organization and community, supporting ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Clinical certification (CCC's) or eligible to receive CCC's from ASHA.
• Licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the State of Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment for pediatric and/or adult patients in outpatient and/or inpatient settings, depending on experience and departmental needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide education and counseling to patients, families, and other care providers.
• Engage in consultative services within the organization and the community.
• Support professional growth and continuous improvement of patient care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC certification or eligible

Vermont state licensure

Job description

Overview

Our UVMMC Speech-Language Pathology team provides services to patients across the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. As essential members of the multidisciplinary team, we work with pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of needs, including impairments in speech, language, communication, and swallowing. Our team members provide evaluation and treatment as well as education and counseling to patients, families, and other care providers. Our Speech-Language Pathologists are also involved in consultative services within the organization and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment for pediatric and/or adult patients in outpatient and/or inpatient settings, depending on experience and departmental needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide education and counseling to patients, families, and other care providers.
• Engage in consultative services within the organization and the community.
• Support professional growth and continuous improvement of patient care.

Education

• Master's Degree from an Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Clinical certification (CCC's) or eligible to receive CCC's from ASHA.
• Licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the State of Vermont.

Experience

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience with pediatric or adult patients. Applicants with experience in the medical setting or Speech-Language Pathologists who are interested in transitioning into a role within this setting will be considered.