Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care; Per Diem

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford Health Care employees 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.

Our current Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) opportunity is with Mid State Medical Center. Serving our community since 1998, Mid State Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke and orthopedic care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular, orthopedic and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Per diem;
Minimum requirement 2 weekend days per month and 1 holiday a year.

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.

• Acute care experience preferred.
• 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.

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With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care 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.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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