Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: minimum of 2 weekend days/month and 1 holiday

Work where every moment matters.

 
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare 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. 
 

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.

 

Position Description

We’re currently seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our inpatient, acute care team.  Flexible scheduling, Weekday availability required, occasional weekends.

 

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Complies with physician referrals to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of disabilities. Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies and provides direct or indirect services that identify, restore and rehabilitate disorders of communication, cognition and swallowing to maximize a patient's safety and independence. Reports to Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager.

 

Benefits

As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network offers a team-oriented structure, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization! 

 

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

 

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

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.

Minimum Requirements

 

• Experience in an inpatient acute care setting preferred.
• Modified Barium Swallow study experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• FEES study experience

 

Critical Success Factors

 

• Strong focus on patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work will within a team.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal direction. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in analyzing facts and circumstances to determine plan of action to follow within the limits of accepted physical therapy practice.

 

 

We take great care of careers.

 

With 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 – 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.