Speech Therapist (ST)

1 Legacy, Inc; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Trumbull, CT, is seeking a full-time Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing deficits. The role involves developing individualized treatment programs, educating families, and collaborating with medical staff. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Speech Therapy and possess strong diagnostic and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist with expertise in evaluation and treatment.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Strong communication skills with healthcare teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluations for speech and language diagnoses.
• Establish and execute treatment plans that meet functional needs.
• Educate patients and families on communication disorders.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Speech, language, and swallowing disorders

Patient education

Communication with rehabilitation team

Education

Master's degree in Speech Therapy or related field

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Fulltime Speech Therapist PathologistContract 13 weeks or longer

Job Title:

Speech Therapist

Job Purpose or Summary:

Provide comprehensive evaluation for the Speech Language diagnoses for patients/residents with communication and/or swallowing deficits. Provide written reports to contracted facilities or agency and patient/ resident's physician. Establish and carry out treatment programs, which will meet the patient/resident's functional communicative/swallow needs. Interact regularly with other members of the rehabilitation team and medical staff on patient/resident's treatment plan, progress and prognosis.

Responsibilities

• Provides differential diagnosis for patients/residents with speech, language, swallowing disorders.
• Provides written reports to both contracted facility or agency and patient/ residents physician.
• Establishes and carries out treatment programs on the basis of the diagnostics information available which will meet the patient’s functional communicative needs.
• Educational instruction to the patient/resident, family, and appropriate restorative personnel regarding the communication disorder to facilitate recovery.
• Interacts regularly with other members of the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on the patients treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
• Develops appropriate home and community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their environment.
• Terminates service when benefit has been achieved.
• Maintains good rapport with all significant administrative and restorative nursing personnel to facilitate good communication and coordination of treatment program.
• Assures that all required written documentation is completed and appropriately placed on a timely basis.
• Complies with established agency standards and evaluation compliance.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.

Additional Information

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