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.

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

• Experience in hospital setting preferred.

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

• 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.