Speech Therapist

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 48,216 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH is seeking a per‑diem Speech Therapist to join the team. The role requires a minimum of 12 hours per month on weekends with additional hours as census dictates.

Acute‑care experience is preferred, and two weekend days per month are required. Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy, NH SLP license, BLS certification, CCC‑SLP (required) with CCC‑A preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy required.
• Licensure and certifications listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies to improve communication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic assessments

Independent clinical procedures

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Tools

CCC-SLP Certification

BLS Certification

CCC-A (preferred)

NH SLP License

Job description

Site

Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission. We invite applicants to join our team.

Job Summary

Join Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH as a per‑diem Speech Therapist. This position requires a minimum of 12 hours per month on weekends (two days), with additional hours as coverage needs increase per census.

Summary

Acute‑care experience required. Two weekend days per month are required. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of prior experience in this setting.

Essential Functions

• Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies to improve communication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required.

Licenses And Credentials

• New Hampshire Speech‑Language Pathologist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) – American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC‑A) – American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association preferred.

Experience

Speech pathology experience and acute care experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures to perform services independently.
• Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech‑language pathology scope of practice.
• Understanding of implications of new information for current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $34.53 - $50.99/Hourly

Grade: 6

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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