Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with OP feeding experience to join our innovative pediatric feeding team. The SLP will work with our most fragile pediatric patients in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Complex Care program and will build a new service in the Kennebunk clinic.

The role reports to the 4 Shape Dr. location and offers opportunities to collaborate across MMC with patient-centered care, professional development, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Current applicable state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist required or compliant with state practice act.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 30 days of start date.
• ASHA certification preferred.
• Driver's license with vehicle for home care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services for pediatric patients, including OP feeding.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Complex Care program and MMC team.
• Independently manage a new pediatric feeding service at the Kennebunk clinic (with MMC support).
• Report to the 4 Shape Dr. location in Kennebunk.

Skills

State license as Speech-Language Path)

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Summary

MaineHealth is seeking an experienced and dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist with OP feeding experience to join our innovative new pediatric feeding team. The SLP in this role will be working with our most fragile pediatric patients in partnership with our growing multidisciplinary Complex Care program. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently in our Kennebunk clinic (with support from the MMC team) and will enjoy the challenge of building this exciting new service.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 80503

Summary

MaineHealth is seeking an experienced and dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist with OP feeding experience to join our innovative new pediatric feeding team. The SLP in this role will be working with our most fragile pediatric patients in partnership with our growing multidisciplinary Complex Care program. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently in our Kennebunk clinic (with support from the MMC team) and will enjoy the challenge of building this exciting new service.

This position will report to our 4 Shape Dr. location in Kennebunk.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as a Speech-Language Pathologist required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Certification in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred. Positions in Home Care will require current valid Driver's License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

• We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
• We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care.

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20to $104,353.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine’s Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.