Weekend Acute-Care Speech Therapist (Per Diem)

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

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.