Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care (Per Diem)

About the role

Per diem, primarily weekends, minimum two per month, minimal holidays with potential for weekday coverage. The Speech Language Pathologist independently evaluates patient’s level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. 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

• Independently evaluates patient’s level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals.
• 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.
• Comprises evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and application of speech therapy to maximize the patient's functional independence.

Requirements

• Acute care experience preferred.
• MBS experience a plus.
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college/university.
• State of Connecticut License in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence may be required depending on site.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college/university. State of Connecticut License in Speech/Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence may be required depending on site.

Skills

Preferred: Acute care experience, MBS experience.

Benefits

We take great care of careers. 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.

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