Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Skilled Nursing (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hartford HealthCare as a per diem Speech Language Pathologist at Jefferson House in Newington, CT. This role focuses on evaluating and addressing communication and swallowing disorders, implementing care plans that enhance patient independence. With a supportive healthcare environment, you'll contribute to meaningful patient outcomes while enjoying a variety of growth opportunities within a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed in Connecticut or meets minimum requirements for supervised experience.
• Previous experience preferred, open to new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's oral-motor strength, speech, language, and hearing.
• Establishes and implements treatment goals based on patient needs.
• Provides caregiver education and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Speech Therapy

Communication Disorders

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Skilled Nursing (Per Diem)

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Location Detail: Jefferson House 1 John Stewart (10009)

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Position Description

We are seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist for Jefferson House, our Skilled Nursing Facility in Newington, CT

Per diem SLP is requested to be available throughout the week, and occasional weekends/holidays if patient need is needed.

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
  
  

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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