Speech Language Pathologist

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem hours

Onsite work location

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Speech Therapy department. This position requires weekend coverage (minimum 12 hours per month) with increasing hours as coverage demands change. The role emphasizes acute care experience and collaborative care across disciplines. The successful candidate will assess and treat, educate patients and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve communication outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• NH Speech-language Pathologist license required.
• CCC-SLP certification required.
• CCC-A certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans using various techniques.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about disorders and strategies.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Independent practice

Communication strategies

Clinical procedures

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH and be part of our Speech Therapy department. We have a per diem position available; minimum of 12 hours per month required on weekends (2 days) with increased hours as coverage needs increase & per census. Acute Care experience required.

Essential Functions

• -Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• -Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• -Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
• -Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
• -Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
• -Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Speech Therapy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• -NH Speech-language Pathologist license required
• -Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required
• -Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required
• -Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Experience

speech pathology experience and acute care experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
• - Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
• - Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
• - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• - Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $34.53 - $52.63/Hourly Grade 6

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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