Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team.All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and /or outpatient areas, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Performs other clinical, teaching andadministrative duties as required. Serves as positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- 1. Clinical
- 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
- 2. Comprehensive Patient Care
- 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient
- 3. Clinical Supervision
- 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and
review/co-signature.
- 4. Documentation
- 4.1 Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system,
- 5. Education
- 5.1 Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in
profession and related fields.
- 6. Administration
- 6.1 Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to
Supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited Speech Language Pathology program or equivalent and M.S. degree
EXPERIENCE
No experience required. One (1) to two (2) years experience in an academic/large medical center based practicepreferred. Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting. Clinical experience
with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic
LICENSURE
Must maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist
in CT. All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire . Membership in American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) required
SPECIAL SKILLS
The individual should demonstrate age-specific knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, psychology andSpeech Language Pathology theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient
population. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with
patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential. The individual should also be
willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.
Experience with FEES, MBS and TEP preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
May require exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases; longperiods of standing and walking; lifting and positioning of patients.
The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive
motions, of the wrist, fingers or hands., The worker is subject to inside environmental/atmospheric conditions such
as poor ventilation and is also subject to hazards, such as exposure to chemicals ., The worker must be able to
operate various exercise equipment, whirlpools, ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment., The worker must
be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to, 20 lbs. of
force constantly to move objects or the human body., Functions with or without the assistance of reasonable
accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.
Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essentialjob functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case-by-case basis.