Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem hours

Onsite work location

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Speech Therapy department. This position requires weekend coverage (minimum 12 hours per month) with increasing hours as coverage demands change. The role emphasizes acute care experience and collaborative care across disciplines. The successful candidate will assess and treat, educate patients and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve communication outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• NH Speech-language Pathologist license required.
• CCC-SLP certification required.
• CCC-A certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans using various techniques.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about disorders and strategies.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Independent practice

Communication strategies

Clinical procedures

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Speech Therapy department. This position requires weekend coverage (minimum 12 hours per month) with increasing hours as coverage demands change. The role emphasizes acute care experience and collaborative care across disciplines. The successful candidate will assess and treat, educate patients and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve communication outcomes.