Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- HomeCare

Required

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Connecticut Speech-Language Pathology License (or eligibility under a Supervised Professional Experience Plan).
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or approved Clinical Fellowship Plan.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire, depending on facility requirements).

Preferred

• Previous Speech Language Pathologist experience.
• Clinical Doctorate (SLPD) or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology.

Home Care Requirement

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.

Work where every moment matters.
 
Every day, over 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 as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years.  Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient.  As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home.  Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients’ families.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, develops, and implements individualized treatment plans for patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. Working collaboratively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, the SLP helps maximize patient safety, independence, and quality of life. Opportunities are available in Home Care, Inpatient, Outpatient, Skilled Nursing, and Assisted Living settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech-language evaluations and develop patient-centered plans of care.
• Provide treatment for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders while monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, safety precautions, and therapeutic strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support successful care transitions.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, continuing education, safety, and infection control requirements.