Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem Inpatient

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist to join our Inpatient Rehab at Mt Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. The Speech Language Pathologist is member of a comprehensive care team who identifies appropriate long- and short-term goals and develops treatment plans to respond to those goals for patients with mild-moderate cognitive deficit among other neurological disorders. Facility Information Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital i s Connecticut's only freestanding acute care rehabilitation hospital and is the largest provider of these services in Connecticut. Its focus is to restore the lives of people following serious illness or injury through programs for traumatic brain injury, stroke/neurological rehabilitation, sports medicine, spinal cord injuries and orthopedics. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
State of CT Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
PER DIEM - 2 weekend days per month required, weekday hours available occasionally

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals with a wide variety of communication and swallowing disabilities to help patients achieve a maximum level of functional independence.
Provides professional interaction with patients, family members, interdisciplinary team members, and other staff members and colleagues
Provides education and counseling to clients, families and staff.
Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record to comply with the policies and procedures of the department,
Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.