Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation) - PT/40

Your Place In Vermont; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Your Place In Vermont is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver patient-centered care across inpatient, swing bed, and community services in rural Vermont. You will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, with a focus on dysphagia and MBSS interpretation.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and document progress meticulously. Requirements include a master’s or clinical doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, VT licensure (ASHA CCC-SLP preferred),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Master's or Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA accredited).
• Experience/training in dysphagia evaluation and MBSS.
• Current Vermont licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA CCC-SLP preferred).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Immunization policy compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care across the inpatient unit, swing bed program, and community services.
• Provide evaluation and treatment for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with tailored care plans.
• Evaluate post-surgery/trauma patients with emphasis on dysphagia and MBSS interpretation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehab and medical teams; provide education and recommendations.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and communication with providers.
• Contribute to admission decisions, discharge planning, and care level recommendations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bedside manner

Motivational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teaching skills

Microsoft Office

Instructing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy

Master's or Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

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‑…team that values collaboration and growth.