Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

UVM Health; Middlebury (VT); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UVM Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, direct, and treat patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology, improving function and communication for medically complex cases.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement involvement, and budgeting considerations to support optimal patient care. A Master’s in SLP, state licensure, and BCLS are required.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Evaluate, plan, direct and treat patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology.
• Assist patients to obtain maximum function and routine life within the constraints of their disability.
• Participate in CQI/performance improvement activities within the department.
• Provide information related to departmental budget considerations for optimal patient care and service.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current State Licensure as speech-language pathologist

Current BCLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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.