Speech Pathologist

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

 

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Looking for a highly skilled and motivated SLP to join our team as we work to expand our NICU services. A minimum of 3 years NICU experience required.
This position will educate patients & families regarding swallowing disorders & provide strategies for improved swallowing.

Please note: the minimum pay rate for this position is $43.31

 

Job Summary

Minimum of 3 years NICU Experience Required. NANT certification preferred. Position will be part of a multi-disciplinary NICU feeding team, must be able to perform video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations and assist with NICU SLP program development.

Summary<br>Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. <br>
-Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals. <br>
-Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities. <br>
-Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed. <br>
-Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication. <br>
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? and assist with program development. Summary<br>Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. <br>
-Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals. <br>
-Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities. <br>
-Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed. <br>
-Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication. <br>
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. <br>
No

Licenses and Credentials
Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Experience
speech pathology experience 0-1 year preferred acute hospital experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
- Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasi