What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Rutland Regional Medical Center?
Speech Language Pathologist
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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Salary : $41 - $60