Speech Language Pathologist

4 months ago

Bridgeport, United States Hartford Healthcare Full time

Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: week day and weekend availability, 1 holiday

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Every day, almost 30,000 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.

Dont miss the opportunity to be a part of our state-of-the-art Inpatient Rehab Unit within St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. Our unit has been recognized as being in the top 10% of Inpatient Rehab Facilities in the United States. This private and semi-private 10-bed unit provides our patients access to ongoing acute medical management, 24-hour rehabilitative nursing care and the latest rehab techniques. Our dedication to delivering personalized coordinated care coupled with the healing environment offered by this unit will shorten length of stay and allow our patients a quicker and healthier return to home.

Position Description

We are seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our inpatient rehab team at St. Vincents Medical Center.

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) independently evaluates patients 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 patients 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 patients 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

Masters Degree, Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology program

Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred, however, open to new graduates who are well qualified

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

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

Must be flexible, a team player and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately. Ability to prioritize daily work assignments.

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.

Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use). Proficient skills in windows-based software (including word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation programs).

Working knowledge of State Practice Act and Federal Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patients needs

Maintains infection control policies related to patient care

Ability to exercise independent judgement

Able to adapt to a changing environment

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