Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care (Per Diem)
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Per Diem Standard Hours: 1 Job Shift:
Shift 1 Shift Details: Preferred candidate would have
weekend/holiday availability. Work where every moment matters.
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work
with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment
matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most
comprehensive healthcare network.
Position Description
We are currently seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist
(SLP) for our acute care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in
Torrington, CT.
Preferred candidate would have weekend/holiday availability.
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) independently evaluates
patient's level of function and determines, develops, and
implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment
with the patient/caregiver goals. The Speech Language Pathologist
(SLP) determines treatment strategies and delivers Speech Language
Therapy services that identify, restore, and rehabilitate disorders
of communication, cognition and swallowing to maximize a patient's
safety and independence.
This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of
patients, and application of speech therapy to maximize the
patient's functional independence.
Responsibilities
- Upon Physician referral, performs thorough evaluation of
patient's oral-motor strength/agility, motor speech, voice,
deglutition, auditory comprehension, reading comprehension, verbal
expression, written expression, memory, problem solving and
attention. Evaluates the existence, nature, and severity of speech,
language and/or hearing disorders.
- Establish measurable goals with the patient/family based on
appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to
meet patient needs.
- Implement, deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing
appropriate interventions and age-specific interventions and
treatments through selected activities and exercises.
- Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment,
precautions, and equipment use
- Participates in patient transition planning and/or patient
discharge planning including recommendations to community resources
to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help to
coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab
Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources
as related to care transition planning. Qualifications
- Master's Degree, Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language
Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology program
- Open to new graduates
- Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
preferred
- Current State of Connecticut license in Speech Language Pathology
or meets minimum requirements for a Supervised Professional
Experience (SPE) plan required
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with passing score on
the national SLP Praxis - exam or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan
from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
We take great care of careers.With locations around the state,
Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career
development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on
the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough
treatments and community education to countless men, women and
children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving
employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to
ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your
moment.
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