Work where every moment matters Every day more than 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 networkSetting Outpatient RehabLocation Meriden CTHours hours M FPosition SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech Language Pathologist SLP to join our outpatient rehabilitation team specializing in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Head and Neck Cancer This role focuses on providing evidence based care to individuals experiencing speech voice and swallowing difficulties due to cancer and its treatments including surgery radiation and chemotherapy The ideal candidate will be passionate about oncology rehabilitation and committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of lifeKey ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive evaluations of speech language voice cognition and swallowing function for patients with Head and Neck Cancer in an outpatient settingDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patientrsquos medical history cancer treatment stage and functional goalsProvide therapeutic interventions for dysphagia aphonia dysarthria and other communication disorders related to cancer and its treatmentDeliver pre treatment education and counseling for patients undergoing radiation or surgical procedures including total laryngectomy and tracheostomyConduct instrumental assessments such as FEES and videofluoroscopic swallow studies VFSS when appropriateCollaborate with oncologists otolaryngologists dietitians and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive careEducate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing techniques voice restoration options eg electrolarynx voice prosthesis and communication strategiesDocument patient progress treatment outcomes and discharge planning in accordance with clinic protocols and regulatory standardsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education related to oncology rehabilitationWork where every moment matters Every day more than 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 networkSetting Outpatient RehabLocation Meriden CTHours hours M FPosition SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech Language Pathologist SLP to join our outpatient rehabilitation team specializing in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Head and Neck Cancer This role focuses on providing evidence based care to individuals experiencing speech voice and swallowing difficulties due to cancer and its treatments including surgery radiation and chemotherapy The ideal candidate will be passionate about oncology rehabilitation and committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of lifeKey ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive evaluations of speech language voice cognition and swallowing function for patients with Head and Neck Cancer in an outpatient settingDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patientrsquos medical history cancer treatment stage and functional goalsProvide therapeutic interventions for dysphagia aphonia dysarthria and other communication disorders related to cancer and its treatmentDeliver pre treatment education and counseling for patients undergoing radiation or surgical procedures including total laryngectomy and tracheostomyConduct instrumental assessments such as FEES and videofluoroscopic swallow studies VFSS when appropriateCollaborate with oncologists otolaryngologists dietitians and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive careEducate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing techniques voice restoration options eg electrolarynx voice prosthesis and communication strategiesDocument patient progress treatment outcomes and discharge planning in accordance with clinic protocols and regulatory standardsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education related to oncology rehabilitationMasterrsquos degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited programCurrent state licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC SLPMinimum of years of clinical experience with at least year in Head and Neck Cancer rehabilitation preferredExperience in outpatient care and familiarity with oncology care pathwaysProficiency in conducting and interpreting instrumental swallowing assessmentsStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient centered approach to carePreferred SkillsExperience with tracheostomy and laryngectomy managementKnowledge of AAC devices and voice prosthesis optionsFamiliarity with survivorship programs and long term rehabilitation strategiesAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamWe 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 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 momentMasterrsquos degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited programCurrent state licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC SLPMinimum of years of clinical experience with at least year in Head and Neck Cancer rehabilitation preferredExperience in outpatient care and familiarity with oncology care pathwaysProficiency in conducting and interpreting instrumental swallowing assessmentsStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient centered approach to carePreferred SkillsExperience with tracheostomy and laryngectomy managementKnowledge of AAC devices and voice prosthesis optionsFamiliarity with survivorship programs and long term rehabilitation strategiesAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamWe 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 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