Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation) - PT/40

Springfield Hospital, Inc; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital in Vermont seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver patient-centered care across inpatient, swing bed, and community services. You will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with tailored plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes dysphagia management, MBSS interpretation, and active participation in discharge planning, family education, and ongoing care coordination in a rural healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program (CAA or equivalent).
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and MBSS required.
• Current Vermont licensure as an SLP (ASHA CCC-SLP preferred).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary rehab team and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered SLP care across inpatient unit, swing bed program, and community services.
• Provide evaluation and treatment for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with tailored care plans.
• Perform and interpret MBSS for inpatients and community referrals where applicable.
• Collaborate with radiology and rehab teams; document evaluations and progress.
• Assist with admission decisions, discharge planning, and care recommendations.

Skills

Inpatient rehabilitation experience

MBSS interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s or Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist will:

• Utilize the speech-language pathology process to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across the inpatient unit, swing bed program, and community-based diagnostic services.
• Provide individualized evaluation and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, developing and implementing tailored care plans that promote safety, functional independence, and quality of life.
• Evaluate patients recovering from surgery, trauma, neurological events, or acute illness, with a particular emphasis on dysphagia management, including the completion and interpretation of modified barium swallow studies for both inpatient and community-referred patients. Treatment may also address speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication deficits as appropriate to each patient’s needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation and medical team to provide direct therapy, patient and family education, and clinical recommendations to support optimal outcomes.
• Include thorough documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient progress, as well as ongoing communication with providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to admission decision-making, discharge planning, and recommendations for continued services or higher levels of care, all while navigating the unique and rewarding challenges of a rural healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Master’s or Clinical Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) or equivalent.
• Experience and/or documented training in dysphagia evaluation and management, including modified barium swallow studies (MBSS).
• Familiarity with inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and swing bed models of care.
• Training and skills in interpreting instrumental swallowing assessments (MBSS) and collaborating with radiology and multidisciplinary teams.
• Current Vermont licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. (ASHA CCC-SLP preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Must be in compliance with all immunization requirements as outlined in the Heath Care Worker Immunization Policy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Pleasant bedside manner.
• Motivational skills.
• Time management.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Instructing and teaching skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $36.00 - $46.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.