Speech Therapist (SLP) — Collaborative Rehab Team

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Education support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare family, is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to improve patients’ communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based care. You will work within a collaborative rehabilitation team in a well-resourced setting, focused on clear caseloads and efficient workflows.

Qualified candidates will contribute to skilled, patient-centered care and engage in ongoing education and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• SLP certification or licensure in the relevant state.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and clinical observation.
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans to support communication and safe swallowing.
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Bachelors Degree

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare family, is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to improve patients’ communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based care. You will work within a collaborative rehabilitation team in a well-resourced setting, focused on clear caseloads and efficient workflows.

Qualified candidates will contribute to skilled, patient-centered care and engage in ongoing education and interprofessional collaboration.