Per Diem SLP: Transform Resident Communication

Mount Joseph at Waterville; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Joseph at Waterville in Waterville, ME, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders. The role involves bedside swallow evaluations, diet texture recommendations, and referrals for MBSS/FEES where needed.

You will develop individualized plans of care, document per Medicare and payer rules, and train staff on safe feeding strategies and communication techniques.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
• Maine SLP license or Maine temporary license for clinical fellows.
• CCC-SLP preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing or with older adults preferred; new grads welcome.
• Compassion and patience for residents living with dementia, stroke, and other complex conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Complete bedside swallow evaluations, recommend safe diet textures, and refer for MBSS or FEES when needed.
• Build individualized plans of care with clear, functional goals.
• Write timely, accurate documentation that meets Medicare and other payer rules.
• Train nursing and dietary staff on safe feeding strategies and communication techniques.
• Join care plan meetings and work closely with nursing, dietary, rehab, and families.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Maine SLP license or Maine temporary license for clinical fellows

CCC-SLP

Job description

Mount Joseph at Waterville in Waterville, ME, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders. The role involves bedside swallow evaluations, diet texture recommendations, and referrals for MBSS/FEES where needed.

You will develop individualized plans of care, document per Medicare and payer rules, and train staff on safe feeding strategies and communication techniques.