Speech/Language Pathologist PD

• The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is accountable for providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services
• to pediatric patients at risk for speech, voice, language, hearing, communication, swallowing, and related
• disabilities. Services are provided in both the acute care and outpatient setting to children with a range of
• developmental and medical diagnoses. The SLP is also accountable for self and department development
• and works on projects and assignments aligned with professional interests and departmental needs, in
• accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.

PATIENT CARE

• Screen, identify, diagnose, intervene and follow-up for disorders of: articulation, fluency, and voice;

• phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics; oral, pharyngeal, upper-esophageal swallow
• and related functions; cognitive aspects of communication; social aspects of communication.

• Support and consult to all professionals, family members and other communication partners of individuals

with speech, voice, language, communication, and swallowing disabilities. Refer when appropriate.

• Select, fit and establish effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for speaking and

swallowing (e.g., tracheoesophageal valves, electrolarynges, speaking valves, AAC devices).

• Use instrument technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing

(e.g.videofluoroscopy, nasendoscopy, ultrasonography, stroboscopy).

• Provide aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to individuals with hearing loss and to their

families.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Partner with front office and management to assure insurance authorization
• Prepare and provide timely written reports to physicians, families, and insurance providers
• Monitor and support policies pertaining to patient/family attendance
• Measure contributions to the department in terms of productivity and related performance accountabilities.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of practices and

programs to improve and maintain quality of services.

• Engage in evidenced-based practice activities
• Participate in chart reviews and environmental rounds.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific
• populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural
• sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are
• consistent with the Connecticut Children’s Core Behaviors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of graduate students or Clinical Fellows (CFs).
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or equivalent is required.
• Three years experience in pediatrics and/or hospital setting is preferred.
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• LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
• State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License required;
• OR eligible for State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License, AND License required within 45 days.
• OR, documented plan for supervised professional experience approved by the CT Department of Public
• Health leading to licensure; License required within one year.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association
• within one year of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of

• Theories, principles, techniques & practices of professional speech-language pathology
• Medical terminology
• ICD-9 and CPT medical billing codes
• HIPAA and confidentiality requirements for medical records

Skills

• Use beginner to intermediate word processing programs
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and other providers

Ability to

• Follow routine verbal or written instructions
• Gather data, compile information, & prepare reports
• Make administrative and procedural decisions
• Supervise and train new employees and students
• Organize resources and establish priorities
• Operate within the collaborative framework of interdisciplinary patient care
• Analyze and solve complex problems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting 5%; Sitting 20%; Walking 20%; Standing 20%; Bending 10%; Keyboarding 15%; Telephone