Speech Therapist

Bridgton Hospital; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Bridgton Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders. The role involves treatment planning and participating in program development within the department.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, an active state license, and CCC-SLP or CF eligibility, with BLS current. Per diem schedule, day shifts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Active state license to practice SLP.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA or SLP-CFs eligibility with supervision.
• Minimum one year hospital experience.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement treatment for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders as prescribed by a physician.
• Assist in developing and implementing new programs beneficial to the department.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250‑bed, not‑for‑profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25‑bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not‑for‑profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician. Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
• Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, free of disciplinary action required.
• Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), free of disciplinary action – OR – Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP-CFs) to be considered on a case‑by‑case basis (provided proper supervision can be afforded to the CF) required.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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