Speech Pathologist – Per Diem

Cheshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 5,099,565 - 7,263,017; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide vital care at our County Nursing and Assisted Living facility in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. The successful candidate will perform assessments of residents' oral motor, cognitive, speech, and swallowing abilities.

This role requires a Master’s degree, a New Hampshire license, and a commitment to resident wellbeing. The position offers a starting per diem rate of $44.87, considering previous experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Three to five years of related experience or equivalent education.
• New Hampshire Allied Health Professional’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents on an as needed basis.
• Perform complete assessments and reassessments of residents.
• Maintain compliance with IDDSI guidelines regarding diet textures.

Skills

Knowledge of speech language pathology

Oral motor assessment

Cognitive assessment

Speech and language evaluation

Swallowing abilities assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Maplewood is looking for a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide care on an as needed basis to the residents at our beautiful County Nursing and Assisted Living facility in Westmoreland New Hampshire.

As a not-for-profit county facility, Maplewood strives to prioritize the resident’s needs and wellbeing. The SLP performs complete assessments and periodic reassessments and treatment of resident’s oral motor status, cognitive, speech, voice, language and swallowing abilities as they relate to daily needs and safety. They would also work with our dietary department to make sure food and drink textures are being served consistent with the IDDSI guidelines. This position is on an as needed basis.

Duties require knowledge of speech language pathology equivalent to completion of a Master’s degree and three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. New Hampshire Allied Health Professional’s license to practice as a SLP required. Must attend mandatory in‑services and retain license with the State of New Hampshire.

Starting Per Diem rate – $44.87 (previous experience will be considered when setting rate)

For further information regarding this position, please reach out to Human Resources Desiree Fisk at [e-mail]