Speech Language Pathologist (SLP, Therapy, Rehab)

Hartford HealthCare; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide assessments and treatments to patients, restoring and improving their function. This role allows participation in educational programs and requires travel between multiple work sites within Connecticut.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid Connecticut license, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a team committed to providing high-quality healthcare and education.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current license in Connecticut for Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Exhibit strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients based on departmental standards.
• Conduct and modify evaluations based on symptoms and medical status.
• Treat patients using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Administer physical agents and manual therapy.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs.
• Document patient progress according to guidelines.

Skills

English communication skills

Basic personal computer skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Graduate of accredited program in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA

Current Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Location Detail: MMH-31 Union Street (10619)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Position Summary

Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S.
• Holds current Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

Competencies

• This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have basic personal computer skills in the use of Windows based programs such as Word, Outlook and Excel as needed for department functions.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.
• Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient’s symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.
• Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic techniques.
• Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to attain established goals.
• Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing speech and language activity.
• Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
• Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
• Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department’s policies and procedures.
• Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.
• Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the ASHA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation.
• Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
• Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
• Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
• Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program.