Building Name: CVMC - WoodridgeLocation Address: 142 Woodridge Drive, Berlin VermontRegularDepartment: CVMC - Woodridge Rehabilitation TherapiesPart TimeStandard Hours: 20Biweekly Scheduled Hours:Shift: Day-8HrPrimary Shift: -Weekend Needs: RotatingSalary Range: Min $35.08 Mid $43.85 Max $52.61Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte
Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing (WDR) is looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist to add to our team. WDR is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist who is interested in joining a highly interactive department who focuses on evidenced-based practice and staff development with a plethora of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and growth. An ideal candidate would possess strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to adapt and “think on their feet.” This individual would have an interest in working with a geriatric population for short term rehabilitation and throughout long-term care to optimize quality of life and promote healing. Strategies may include restoration, compensation, or adaptation to maximize functional potential while minimizing their risks for secondary complications (i.e. aspiration).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans appropriate for functional limitations while encouraging patient-centered goals
- Skillfully applies therapeutic techniques to address patient treatment needs
- Develops trusted relationships with nursing staff and medical providers within the facility and in the community to optimize a patient’s experience and care
- Completes necessary documentation and billing in a quality manner
- Manages caseload effectively while maintaining facility productivity standards
- Stays current with trends and practices in therapeutic evaluation and treatment, supporting evidence-based practice
- Participates in clinical staff education, meetings, and quality improvement programs for patient care and staff development projects
- Demonstrates excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Supervises SLP students to develop their clinical skills and ensure the delivery of quality patient care, if desired by clinician/employee
- Complies with all pertinent rules and regulations within the State Practice Act and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
EDUCATION:
- M.S. Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and hold Certificate of Clinical Competence by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or if supervision is available, qualify as Clinical Fellow in Speech/Language Pathology according to ASHA guidelines.
- Vermont State License or eligibility required
- BLS training preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- The ideal candidate would have experience working within an SNF during previous employment opportunities or clinical rotation
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