Therapy - SLP

Cynet Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) for an inpatient-focused assignment in New Hampshire. The 13-week, day-shift role requires clinical expertise across acute, inpatient, and rehabilitation settings and a commitment to geriatric and adolescent patients.

The ideal candidate holds CCC-SLP and NH license, with 2+ years of current experience, and is proficient with rehabilitation equipment. BLS certification is required; travel and driving are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP license and NH state license required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• 2+ years of current experience.
• Proficiency in inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation settings.
• Experience with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, participate in diagnostic testing, and treat referred patients.
• Participate as a member of the health care team.
• Provide discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching.
• Coordinate scheduling and ensure timely treatment.
• Documentation and record-keeping is essential.

Skills

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Geriatric care

Adolescent care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Therapy - SLP

Profession: Speech and Language Pathologist

Specialty: Inpatient

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: 2+ years of current experience

License: CCC - SLP, State License in New Hampshire

Certifications: BLS (AHA)

Must-Have:

Master’s or Doctorate DegreeProficiency in inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation settingsExperience with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsFamiliarity with rehabilitation equipment

Description:The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, participates in diagnostic testing, and treats referred patients.The role includes participation as a member of the health care team.Responsibilities encompass acute, swing, and outpatient care.The population served is primarily geriatric, with opportunities for a younger client volume.The candidate should be proficient with modified barium swallow studies and swallow therapy.Experience with common speech therapy treatments for aphasia, voice, and cognitive therapy is required.

The Speech Language Pathologist assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within their capabilities.Based on medical referrals, medical records, and examination, the therapist evaluates, sets goals, plans, and executes treatment.Findings are reported to other health care team members.The Speech Language Pathologist provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching as appropriate.The role requires determining the need to refer patients to other diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services.Accurate and timely documentation and record-keeping are essential.Effective time management is required to coordinate scheduling of patients and meetings, ensuring patients are treated on time.

Competency with patient equipment appropriate to the work setting is mandatory.The Speech Language Pathologist observes and evaluates treatment effectiveness, recommending changes to the physician if needed.An appropriate assessment is performed on each patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, as per policy.A teaching plan based on identified learning needs is formulated and effectiveness evaluated, including family involvement.Patients and their families are treated with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.The candidate must manage and operate equipment safely and correctly while maintaining department cleanliness and safety.Professional interaction with patients and families is required, involving them in the formation of the plan of care.Effective communication with physicians, staff, and the administrative team is necessary.Coordination and direction of patient care to ensure needs are met and policies followed is part of the role.Collaboration with other departments to improve patient care and performance is expected.Certification in LSVT LOUD is a bonus.Previous travel experience is preferred.The traveler must own a vehicle for this assignment.All scheduling requests must be made during the submission process.