Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesIn addition to our bed hospital the Backus Health System includes numerous off site locations including several health centers Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center also in Norwich Backus Health Centers are located in Montville Ledyard Colchester Norwich and North Stonington and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the regionJob SummaryWersquore currently seeking an enthusiastic dedicated and caring Speech Language Pathologist SLP to join our acute care team at Backus HospitalThe 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 independence Responsibilitiesmiddot 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 MDs Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planning BenefitsAs one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state we offer a team oriented structure a comprehensive continuing education program an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge growth opportunities and support within the organization middot Flexible schedulingmiddot Extensive Paid Time Off PTO plus holidays middot Medical and dental benefitsmiddot K with excellent company matchmiddot Company paid short term and long term disability insurancemiddot Continuing education and tuition reimbursementmiddot Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunitiesWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesIn addition to our bed hospital the Backus Health System includes numerous off site locations including several health centers Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center also in Norwich Backus Health Centers are located in Montville Ledyard Colchester Norwich and North Stonington and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the regionJob SummaryWersquore currently seeking an enthusiastic dedicated and caring Speech Language Pathologist SLP to join our acute care team at Backus HospitalThe 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 independence Responsibilitiesmiddot 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 MDs Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planning BenefitsAs one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state we offer a team oriented structure a comprehensive continuing education program an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge growth opportunities and support within the organization middot Flexible schedulingmiddot Extensive Paid Time Off PTO plus holidays middot Medical and dental benefitsmiddot K with excellent company matchmiddot Company paid short term and long term disability insurancemiddot Continuing education and tuition reimbursementmiddot Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunitiesWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffmiddot Masterrsquos Degree Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology programmiddot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferredmiddot Current State of Connecticut license in Speech Language Pathology or meets minimum requirements for a Supervised Professional Experience SPE plan required middot 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 momentmiddot Masterrsquos Degree Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Pathology programmiddot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferredmiddot Current State of Connecticut license in Speech Language Pathology or meets minimum requirements for a Supervised Professional Experience SPE plan required middot 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