Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- HomeCare

Location: 60 Hartland St, East Hartford, CT 06108

About the role

Join Hartford HealthCare at Home, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network and largest homecare provider, where every moment matters. With over 40,000 colleagues, we deliver integrated, person-centered care using cutting-edge technology in patients’ homes. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you’ll evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to maximize patient safety, independence, and quality of life.

Opportunities are available in Home Care, Inpatient, Outpatient, Skilled Nursing, and Assisted Living settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech-language evaluations and develop patient-centered plans of care.
• Provide treatment for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders while monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, safety precautions, and therapeutic strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support successful care transitions.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, continuing education, safety, and infection control requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Connecticut Speech-Language Pathology License (or eligibility under a Supervised Professional Experience Plan).
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or approved Clinical Fellowship Plan.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire, depending on facility requirements).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for Home Care roles).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Speech Language Pathologist experience.
• Clinical Doctorate (SLPD) or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers competitive benefits designed to ensure work/life balance, along with opportunities for career development and growth across multiple locations in Connecticut.