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Speech Language Pathologist

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland, VT, United States


Speech Language Pathologist

Under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Leader, the staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, establishes goals, plans treatment, performs treatment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and makes discharge recommendations. In addition, the staff Speech-Language Pathologist promotes communication of patient care information among team members.
Minimum Education

* Masters Degree in Speech-Language pathology; graduate of an accredited program.

Minimum Work Experience

* Experience in hospital setting preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

* Current state licensure.
* ASHA Certified or pursuing Clinical Fellowship/Vermont State Licensure, effective 2005.
* Risk Category 1.
* BLS Certification through American Heart Association.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Proficient with evaluation and treatments of a wide range of communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Including ability to complete swallow function studies.
* Knowledge of Medicare and other third party payor requirements.
* Training in voice evaluation and treatment (including pre and post op laryngectomies).
* Training in Lee Silverman Voice therapy (preferred).
* Training in Vital Stim therapy (preferred).
* Basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.

Pay Range = $40.66 - $60.09
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