Work whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 network as a Speech Language PathologistCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentSummary of ResponsibilitiesIndependently evaluates determines treatment strategies and provides direct or indirect services that identify restore and rehabilitate disorders of communication cognition and swallowing to maximize a patientrsquos safety and independenceKey Job Requirements Performs evaluations of oral motor strengthagility motor speech voice deglutition auditory comprehension reading comprehension verbal expression written expression memory problem solving and attention when referred by a physician Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patient and consults with other Health Care Team members Establishes measurable short and long term goals with the patient and family based on appropriate patient care protocols in order to meet patient needs Plans implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific interventions and treatments through selected activities and exercises revising treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials as appropriate Participates in discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Coordinates management of self and support personnel by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs carrying a patient load that reflects standards of the service area and collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and departmental goals and standards Supervises graduate students in speech pathology internships Documents all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals statistical reports home exercises programs recommendations and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for departmental standards outside regulatory and insurance agencies Communicates understanding both verbally and non verbally to patients and families health care team members supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externally Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to promote the needs of the patients and the institutions they represent Educates staff and students formally or informally to enhance their ability to provide patient care Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needs Models quality patientcustomer service by demonstrating a willingness to serve all customers at all times maintaining an awareness of patientcustomer needs and responding to those needs maintaining confidentiality of all patient information and functioning in a collaborative manner with other care givers to ensure quality patient care Participates in community and marketing activities Develops effective relationships with physicians and staff Maintains cleanliness of work environmentWork whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 network as a Speech Language PathologistCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentSummary of ResponsibilitiesIndependently evaluates determines treatment strategies and provides direct or indirect services that identify restore and rehabilitate disorders of communication cognition and swallowing to maximize a patientrsquos safety and independenceKey Job Requirements Performs evaluations of oral motor strengthagility motor speech voice deglutition auditory comprehension reading comprehension verbal expression written expression memory problem solving and attention when referred by a physician Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patient and consults with other Health Care Team members Establishes measurable short and long term goals with the patient and family based on appropriate patient care protocols in order to meet patient needs Plans implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific interventions and treatments through selected activities and exercises revising treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials as appropriate Participates in discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Coordinates management of self and support personnel by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs carrying a patient load that reflects standards of the service area and collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and departmental goals and standards Supervises graduate students in speech pathology internships Documents all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals statistical reports home exercises programs recommendations and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for departmental standards outside regulatory and insurance agencies Communicates understanding both verbally and non verbally to patients and families health care team members supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externally Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to promote the needs of the patients and the institutions they represent Educates staff and students formally or informally to enhance their ability to provide patient care Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needs Models quality patientcustomer service by demonstrating a willingness to serve all customers at all times maintaining an awareness of patientcustomer needs and responding to those needs maintaining confidentiality of all patient information and functioning in a collaborative manner with other care givers to ensure quality patient care Participates in community and marketing activities Develops effective relationships with physicians and staff Maintains cleanliness of work environmentExperience required Modified Barium Swallow experience highly preferredMasterrsquos Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited collegeuniversityState of Connecticut License in SpeechLanguage PathologyCertificate of Clinical Competence or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan from the American Speech Language Hearing Association may be required depending on siteWe 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 isyour momentExperience required Modified Barium Swallow experience highly preferredMasterrsquos Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited collegeuniversityState of Connecticut License in SpeechLanguage PathologyCertificate of Clinical Competence or Approved Clinical Fellowship plan from the American Speech Language Hearing Association may be required depending on siteWe 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 isyour moment