Be the Best at Getting Better Join over Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every dayWhat We Offer Career growth and movement opportunities within our network On going education and training Robust Benefits Package Special Interest Groups MedBridge Subscription Referral Bonus Programtop leader number of employee referrals in the industryWellness ProgramsEmployee Discount Programs Supportive culture Awards Recognition Flexible Scheduling Rewarding CompensationK with company matchClinical specialty opportunitiesMidState Medical CenterOur current Speech Language Pathologist SLP opportunity is with MidState Medical Center Serving our community since MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients community and employeersquos alikeWersquove 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 carePosition DescriptionThis position is located at MidState Medical Center in Meriden CT However it includes opportunities for additional training and coverage at Hospital of Central Connecticut HOCC in New Britain a higher acuity setting that offers exposure to more complex cases and medically diverse patient populationsThe Speech Language Pathologist SLP independently evaluates patientrsquos level of function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver 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 patientrsquos safety and independenceThis role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and application of speech therapy to maximize the patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos oral motor strengthagility 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 andor hearing disordersmiddot Establish measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implement deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific interventions and treatments through selected activities and exercisesmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Participates in patient transition planning andor 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 planningBe the Best at Getting Better Join over Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every dayWhat We Offer Career growth and movement opportunities within our network On going education and training Robust Benefits Package Special Interest Groups MedBridge Subscription Referral Bonus Programtop leader number of employee referrals in the industryWellness ProgramsEmployee Discount Programs Supportive culture Awards Recognition Flexible Scheduling Rewarding CompensationK with company matchClinical specialty opportunitiesMidState Medical CenterOur current Speech Language Pathologist SLP opportunity is with MidState Medical Center Serving our community since MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients community and employeersquos alikeWersquove 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 carePosition DescriptionThis position is located at MidState Medical Center in Meriden CT However it includes opportunities for additional training and coverage at Hospital of Central Connecticut HOCC in New Britain a higher acuity setting that offers exposure to more complex cases and medically diverse patient populationsThe Speech Language Pathologist SLP independently evaluates patientrsquos level of function and determines develops and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patientcaregiver 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 patientrsquos safety and independenceThis role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and application of speech therapy to maximize the patients functional independenceResponsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral performs thorough evaluation of patientrsquos oral motor strengthagility 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 andor hearing disordersmiddot Establish measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implement deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific interventions and treatments through selected activities and exercisesmiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Participates in patient transition planning andor 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 planningMasterrsquos Degree Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology programAcute care and MBS experience are preferred FEES experience is a plusClinical Fellows with a strong acute care externship experience will be consideredCurrent 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 Praxisreg exam or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan from the American Speech Language Hearing AssociationWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentMasterrsquos Degree Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology programAcute care and MBS experience are preferred FEES experience is a plusClinical Fellows with a strong acute care externship experience will be consideredCurrent 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 Praxisreg exam or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan from the American Speech Language Hearing AssociationWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment