Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time

Job Details

Job Ref:R0078305 Category:Rehabilitation Service/Therapy Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Porter Medical Center Location: 108 Catamount Park, Middlebury, VT 05753 Department:Porter - Rehabilitation Therapies Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Day/Eve-8hr Hours:8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $35.08 - $52.61 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide direct therapy services using evidence-based practices.
• Educate clients and their families on treatment plans, progress, and home exercises.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient progress.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences.
• Stay current with developments in speech-language pathology through continuing education.
• Cross coverage SLP services at inpatient, swing bed and/or SNF as needed

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure (or eligibility) as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Experience in outpatient or clinical settings is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred (for cross coverage needs).

Work Environment:

Primary- Outpatient hospital setting. May involve working with pediatric, adult, or geriatric populations and address: speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication and swallow disorders depending on clinic needs.