Speech-Language Pathologist Per Diem

Elm Management; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem pay

Job summary

Mount Joseph at Waterville in Maine is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders. This per diem role pays $42 to $50 per hour, based on experience and credentials, and requires a Maine SLP license (temporary license for clinical fellows acceptable).

You'll collaborate with nursing, dietary, rehab teams, and families to deliver patient-centered care, document for Medicare and other payers, and

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
• Maine SLP license, or a Maine temporary license for clinical fellows.
• CCC-SLP preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing or with older adults preferred, but new grads and clinical fellows are welcome to apply.
• 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.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP credential

Doctoral degree (optional) in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Mount Joseph at Waterville | Waterville, ME

Pay: $42 to $50 per hour, based on experience and credentials

Job type: Per Diem

About us

Mount Joseph at Waterville is a skilled nursing and assisted living community in central Maine. Our team cares for residents recovering from a hospital stay as well as those who call Mount Joseph home. We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to make a real difference in how our residents eat, communicate, and connect with the people around them.

What you'll do

• 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

What you'll need

• Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

• Maine SLP license, or a Maine temporary license for clinical fellows

• CCC-SLP preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing or with older adults preferred, but new grads and clinical fellows are welcome to apply

• Compassion and patience for residents living with dementia, stroke, and other complex conditions