Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Free access to onsite gym facilities

Life insurance

Continuing Education Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Onsite gym access

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester, NH is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a Per Diem position focused on inpatient rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, and clinical supervision of assistants. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in the field, a New Hampshire license within one year of hire, and the ability to obtain BLS certification. The position involves weekend and day shifts, providing an opportunity for those looking for a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State of New Hampshire within one year of hire.
• Ability to complete BLS certification within first 90-days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medical record review identifying areas of focus for patient evaluation.
• Develops a written prioritized plan of care with rehabilitation goals.
• Provides clinical supervision of therapy assistants.
• Perform treatments using current best practices to promote function.
• Establish discharge plan and instruct patient/family in home exercise strategies.
• Provide supervision of therapy staff involved in care.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Treatment planning

Communication with healthcare team

Evidence-based interventions

Education

Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program

NH state licensure

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem page is loaded## Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diemlocations: Manchester, NHtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10159Come work at the best place to give and receive care!**Job Description:**Per Diem position to cover days and **weekends** as needed. *Must have availability for both.***Rehabilitation Services – Inpatient**Elliot Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large multidiscipline department consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapists that treat patients across the lifespan in a collaborative model with nursing, case management, providers, and other ancillary services. Elliot Hospital is a Level 2 trauma center, a DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence, and has a Level 3 NICU all of which the rehab department supports with highly trained staff and quality, evidenced based interventions. We support all units of the hospital including ICU, CICU, Pediatrics, Medical Surgical and the ED. The Elliot encourages early mobility, return of function and work with patient centered goals towards optimal discharge outcomes.**About the Job**The role of the speech language pathologist within Elliot Health System is focused on the delivery of rehabilitative services. The speech language pathologist evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients.**What You’ll Do*** Prepares for patient evaluation by conducting medical record review identifying areas of focus, contraindications and precautions. Ensures orders for therapy are active and appropriate.* Evaluates the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and develops a written prioritized plan of care, including short- and long-term rehabilitation goals developed in collaboration with the patient and/or other members of the health care team.* Updates treatment plan re-evaluates patient and communicates with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.* Performs treatments within specific discipline effectively and efficiently, incorporating current best practices and evidence supported treatment interventions, to promote optimal functional outcome and attainment of patient centered goals.* Establish and implements discharge plan and instructs patient, family member(s), and other essential personnel in effective performance of home exercise programming or other strategies to maximize function. These may include but aren't limited to, instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices, etc).* Provides clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s), rehabilitation assistants, and/or other essential personnel in the implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of care.**What You’ll Need****Education:** Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.**Experience:** Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required.**Certification/Licensure:** Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State of New Hampshire governing boards required within one year of hire; if provisional license, must complete provisional requirements within one year of hire. Ability to complete BLS certification within first 90-days of employment required; BLS certification preferred at time of hire.**What Elliot Health System Has to Offer*** Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees* Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage* Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan* Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)For benefits click here!**Work Shift:**Weekends, days*SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*