Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Health

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Home Care Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and community commitment.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Resources

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of full-time experience in a supervised healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based, patient-family-centered quality care.
• Conducts assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of care outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 29316

Summary

The Home Care SLP supports MaineHealth Care at Home's (MHCAH) mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors such as excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, commitment to the community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of practice and within the guidelines and policies of MHCAH and the Maine State Board of Licensure, the Home Care SLP provides highly reliable, evidence-based, patient-family-centered quality care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of care outcomes.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master’s degree in Speech Pathology (Arts, Science, or Education) from an accredited program, with all requirements met for engagement in the Clinical Fellowship Year. Successful completion of the ASHA certifying examination.
2. License/Certifications: State of Maine licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle covered by liability insurance, as per agency policy. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare providers.
3. Experience: Preferred one year of full-time experience in a supervised healthcare setting.
4. Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
5. Analytical skills to identify changes in patients’ conditions and initiate appropriate actions.

Additional Information

At MaineHealth, working across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals who value both their colleagues and the communities they serve.

We offer benefits supporting your current needs and future planning, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, education, and well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you are interested in building a career where teamwork delivers exceptional care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Lauren E. Robare at [e-mail]