Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care

Hartford HealthCare • Torrington, CT

4d • Onsite

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Job Summary
Our current opening is for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with our acute care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
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.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited SLP program required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting preferred
• Competency in conducting FEES and/or MBS preferred

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.

Benefits

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level