Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Health

MaineHealth; Portland, New York (OR, ME, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care. As a Home Care Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for patients through effective communication strategies and therapeutic interventions. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals who prioritize excellence and innovation. MaineHealth provides a supportive environment with benefits that cater to your professional growth and well-being, making it an ideal place to build your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Resources

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.
• Maine licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered quality care through assessment and diagnosis.
• Document and evaluate care effects while collaborating with healthcare teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

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 and the policies of MHCAH and the Maine State Board of Licensure, the Home Care SLP provides reliable, evidence-based, patient-family-centered quality care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of care effects.

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 Clinical Fellowship Year. Successful completion of the ASHA certifying examination.
2. License/Certifications: Maine licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist. Valid driver’s license and vehicle for work, covered by liability insurance. Current BLS certification for Healthcare providers.
3. Experience: Preferably 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 patient condition changes and initiate appropriate actions.

Additional Information

At MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll work with healthcare professionals who value both their colleagues and the community. 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.

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 want to build a career in a supportive setting focused on delivering top-quality care, apply today.

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