Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care (Per Diem)

We're currently seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our acute care team at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT. Minimum requirement is 2 weekend days a month and 1 holiday a year. 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.

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 Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunities

Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current State of CT Department of Health Services license as a Speech Therapist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Modified Barium Swallow study experience or FEES experience preferred but not required
• Minimum requirement is 2 weekend days a month and 1 holiday a year