Speech Pathologist - Rehab Med Speech Therapy

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat, and support patients referred for therapy. You will work within the health care team to develop plans, educate families, and ensure timely, evidence-based care.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Speech-Language Pathology program and NH eligibility for licensure, with Basic Life Support certification. Experience is preferred and patient-centered care is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Speech Therapy.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat referred patients as part of the health care team.
• Provide discharge recommendations and family teaching.
• Document accurately and manage time for scheduling and care.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Evaluate, participate in diagnostic testing, and treat referred patients. Participate as a member of the health care team.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Based on medical referral, medical record, and examination therapist evaluates, sets goals, plans, and executes treatment. Reports findings to other health care team members.
• Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching, as appropriate.
• Determines the need to refer patients to other diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation and record keeping. Uses effective time management to coordinate scheduling of patients and meetings, and treats patients on time.
• Demonstrates competency with patient equipment appropriate to the work setting.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Speech Therapy.
• Experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S): Licensed Speech Lang Pathologist with NH eligibility

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: (BLS) Basic Life Support