Stratford, Connecticut, USA
15 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)
Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewHartford Healthcare St Vincentrsquos Rehabilitation is seeking a per diem Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist SLP who has a passion for patient care and strong proficiency in neuro rehab adult medical communication voice and swallowing disorders Ability to perform Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of swallowing andor interest in developing a transgender speech therapy program is valued This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best providers in New EnglandPosition SpecificsThe SLP will be responsible for independent performance of medically based communicative and swallowing diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures on an outpatient basis The SLP will have access to state of the art programs such as respiratory muscle strength training SPEAK OUT for Parkinsonrsquos Disease instrumental swallowing assessments exercise based strengthening tools and voice analysis systems Training and mentoring to advance clinical skills is availableResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos oral motor strengthagility 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 andor hearing disordersmiddot Establish measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implement deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific interventions and treatments through selected activities and exercisesmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Participates in patient transition planning andor 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 Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewHartford Healthcare St Vincentrsquos Rehabilitation is seeking a per diem Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist SLP who has a passion for patient care and strong proficiency in neuro rehab adult medical communication voice and swallowing disorders Ability to perform Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of swallowing andor interest in developing a transgender speech therapy program is valued This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best providers in New EnglandPosition SpecificsThe SLP will be responsible for independent performance of medically based communicative and swallowing diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures on an outpatient basis The SLP will have access to state of the art programs such as respiratory muscle strength training SPEAK OUT for Parkinsonrsquos Disease instrumental swallowing assessments exercise based strengthening tools and voice analysis systems Training and mentoring to advance clinical skills is availableResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos oral motor strengthagility 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 andor hearing disordersmiddot Establish measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implement deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific interventions and treatments through selected activities and exercisesmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Participates in patient transition planning andor 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 middot Masterrsquos Degree Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology programmiddot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferredmiddot Current State of Connecticut license in Speech Language Pathology or meets minimum requirements for a Supervised Professional Experience SPE plan required middot Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC with passing score on the national SLP Praxisreg exam or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan from the American Speech Language Hearing AssociationWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentmiddot Masterrsquos Degree Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology programmiddot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferredmiddot Current State of Connecticut license in Speech Language Pathology or meets minimum requirements for a Supervised Professional Experience SPE plan required middot Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC with passing score on the national SLP Praxisreg exam or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan from the American Speech Language Hearing AssociationWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment
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