Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Onsite gym access

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Hampshire is seeking a part-time Speech Pathologist for inpatient services. You will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions for patients of all ages. A degree from a recognized program and state licensure are required. We offer competitive health benefits, continuing education reimbursement, and access to onsite gym facilities. Availability for weekends is necessary to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State of New Hampshire required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform treatments efficiently to promote optimal functional outcome.
• Provide clinical supervision of therapy assistants.
• Deliver treatments using current best practices to promote functional outcomes.
• Establish discharge plan and teach home exercise programs to patients and families.
• Provide supervision of therapy staff and assistants in care plan implementation.

Skills

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Clinical Supervision

Education

Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program

Job description

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Per Diem position to cover days and weekends as needed. Must have availability for both.

Elliot Rehabilitation Services inpatient department is a large multidisciplinary 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, evidence-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 works 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)

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Work Schedule

Weekends, days

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care