Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship — Sign-On Bonus

Penobscot Valley Hospital; Farwaniya; On-site; KWD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Penobscot Valley Hospital in Maine seeks a Master’s level Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.

The full-time, 32-hour/week exempt position includes a three-year commitment after fellowship, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities to contribute to a multidisciplinary care team while ensuring compliant documentation and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Current license or license eligible in the state of Maine.
• Eligible for or hold CCC from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Ability to problem solve, with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge base includes speech therapy assessment and treatment for all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders upon provider referral.
• Interprets evaluation findings to develop individualized treatment goals and plans of care.
• Provides speech-language pathology treatment interventions per the plan of care.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment goals as needed.
• Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment strategies, and home programs.
• Communicates findings and discharge recommendations with patients, families, and the care team.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Documents evaluations, treatments, and discharge summaries in the EMR per policy and billing requirements.
• Ensures appropriate billing and charge capture for services.
• Maintains therapy supplies and ensures safe treatment environment.
• Complies with policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining organized patient care.

Education

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology

Licensed or license eligible in the state of Maine

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

Job description

Penobscot Valley Hospital in Maine seeks a Master’s level Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.

The full-time, 32-hour/week exempt position includes a three-year commitment after fellowship, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities to contribute to a multidisciplinary care team while ensuring compliant documentation and quality patient care.