Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care (Per Diem)

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We are seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for our Acute Care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT.

The ideal candidate will have availability on weekends / holidays / PTO coverage as needed.

Your Role :

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) independently evaluates patient's 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Upon Physician referral, performs thorough evaluation of patient's 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 :

Preferred Qualifications

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