[ref. b78742421] Speech Therapist-Outpatient Adult
Overview:
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.
Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- 1. Clinical Skills
- 1.1 Demonstrates Skill in Evaluation, Treatment Planning and Providing Therapy
- 2. Productivity
- 2.1 Manages a Full Caseload on a Daily Basis.
- 3. Documentation and Administrative Tasks
- 3.1 Demonstrates consistency and timeliness with non-clinical tasks
- 4. Professionalism
- 4.1 Demonstrates Participation in Professional Development
- 5. Comprehensive Patient Care
- 5.1 Demonstrates Ability to Function as Interdisciplinary Team Member
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited speech-language pathology program or equivalent and M.S. degree.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience.
LICENSURE
Current Connecticut licensure in speech-language pathology or demonstrated eligibility. All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Current member of ASHA - American Speech Hearing Association, 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.
Additional Information:
HOURS: Part time; Days
Outpatient ST position seeking candidate with adult outpatient experience. Interest and/or experience with specialty care preferred.