*Description* *Speech Therapist - PRN* *Rate: 60.00* *Day Shift as needed* Summary: Under the general supervision of the rehab manager or supervisor, performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans and goals, and applies interventions in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the profession, applicable state licensure regulations, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age, in an outpatient care setting. Opportunity for rotation to acute care sites may exist per operational need. Responsibilities: 1. Performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals with patient input utilizing evidence based practice and ASHA recommendations to guide care. 2. Provides care to special populations including: Oncology, Stroke and Parkinson's Disease 3. Performs instrumental testing including Modified Barium Swallow and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow Studies 4. Delegates and supervises patient related tasks to assistants, aides, and support personnel. Supervises students as assigned. 5. Supports excellence of the organization and customer satisfaction 6. Contributes to the ongoing profession developments of self, department, and the network 7. Collaborates with other disciplines to provide coordinated interdisciplinary patient care 8. Manages time effectively and demonstrates willingness to work a variety of scheduling patterns within individual control hours. 9. Contributes to peer review as required. 10. Makes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description, level of knowledge, skills and abilities but seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties. 11. Meets or exceeds productivity and documentation requirements. 12. Accepts and utilizes feedback in a constructive manner and demonstrates respect for others in open and constructive communications. 13. Accepts other duties as assigned. Demonstrates flexibility when aspects of a task change. Education: MASTER'S LVL DGRE ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or candidacy for ASHA Certificate Competence required Credentials: Current license to practice in Connecticut: Successful completion of minimum educational requirements for licensure including all clinical practice and comprehensive examinations. Temporary licensure may be considered at the discretion of the department manager. New graduates accepted. Credentials: SPT,FA/CPR/AED,ASHA We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.