Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for per diem coverage in its Rehabilitation Services/Inpatient department. The role focuses on evaluation, planning and implementing therapy to restore function for patients across the lifespan.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, adjust plans as needed, and contribute to discharge planning and home exercise instruction. Qualified applicants are licensed in New Hampshire or eligible for licensure, with a preference for BLS

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State of New Hampshire governing boards within one year of hire.
• BLS certification within first 90 days if not already current.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan treatment for patients in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Develop and monitor patient-focused goals and discharge planning.
• Provide supervision to therapy assistants as needed.
• Coordinate with nursing and medical staff to ensure patient safety and progress.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description

Come 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 more 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. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.