Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) company-matching contributions

Career development resources

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Augusta, Maine seeks a dedicated speech-language therapist to evaluate and treat patients. Responsibilities include designing treatment plans, documenting progress, and providing education to patients and their families. Candidates should possess the necessary licensure and a strong ability to assess and counsel individuals with speech-language needs. This position offers various employee wellness benefits and programs to support physical, emotional, and financial health.

Qualifications

• License to practice speech-language therapy required.
• Experience with patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Strong communication and counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for speech-language therapy.
• Design and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and provide education.

Job description

## **Job Description Summary:**Evaluates and treats patient populations for speech-language therapy needs within an assigned area.## **Job Description:**Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform speech/language skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective, objective, assessment findings and plan, and patient progress.Educates and counsels patients and family/caregiver. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.Some employees in this job may operate a motor vehicle to conduct MaineGeneral Health business.## **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**0## **Work Shift:**## **Job Exempt:**Yes## **Benefits:**Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.## **Physical Wellness:**We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.## **Emotional Wellness:**When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.## **Financial Wellness:*** Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.* We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.## **Career Mobility:**Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.**Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability** Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .