Speech Pathologist - 15k sign-on bonus
Company: ECHN
Location: New Britain
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
$15,000 BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your
voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff
to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and
patient care. What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front loaded
based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick
Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision
Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free
Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking
lot, RGH- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers,
restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within
the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and
more. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by
evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate
treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an
interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education
and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially
may be responsible for cross-site coverage.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited program of
Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S. Holds current
Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology. Certificate of
Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing
Association. COMPETENCIES: This position requires an individual
with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have basic personal computer skills in the use of Windows
based programs such as Word, Outlook and Excel as needed for
department functions. Must have access to reliable transportation
to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in
order to perform essential duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. Job-Specific Competency 1. Evaluates patients based on
departmental standard. 2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based
on the patient’s symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient. 3. Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable
therapeutic techniques. 4. Administers physical agents (modalities)
and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals. 5.
Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and
language activity. 6. Educates patients/families in home exercise
programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize
independent functional activity 7. Determines when a patient has
achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if
appropriate. 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and
adheres to the department’s policies and procedures. 9. Seeks and
fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the
referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. 10. Accurately and consistently
fills out and submits charges daily. 11. Adheres to the
professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the
facility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12. Performs all
duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year. 14.
Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment
techniques. 15. Participates in at least one departmental
in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation
of educational program.
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