Pediatric Speech Pathologist - Outpatient at Wellness - Full Time

About the role

The role of the speech language pathologist within Elliot Health System is focused on the delivery of rehabilitative services. The speech language pathologist evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients according to the principles and practices of the specific discipline and setting (outpatient).

Responsibilities

• Prepares for patient evaluation by conducting medical record review identifying areas of focus, contraindications and precautions.
• Evaluates the skilled therapy needs of the referred patient and develops a written prioritized plan of care, including short- and long-term rehabilitation goals developed in collaboration with the patient and/or other members of the health care team.
• Updates treatment plan, re-evaluates patient and communicates with referrer and other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Establish and implements discharge plan and instructs patient, family member(s), and other essential personnel in effective performance of home exercise programming or other strategies to maximize function. These may include but aren't limited to: instruction in the use of home medical equipment, adaptive devices or customized equipment (splints, orthoses, ACC devices, etc.).
• Provides clinical supervision of therapy assistant(s), rehabilitation assistants, and/or other essential personnel in the implementation and revision of the rehabilitation plan of care.
• Supports EHS Rehabilitation Services commitment to clinical development by participating in the department’s clinical affiliation program. After practicing successfully for a period of 1 full year, the speech language pathologist is expected to act as a clinical instructor, taking on a student as assigned every 18-24 months.
• Participates in EHS Rehabilitation ongoing clinical development programming, with the delivery of an educational presentation once per year on a topic of their choice. Participation may include but is not limited to: in-services (network or clinic), journal club, community outreach, or other educational opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State of New Hampshire governing boards required within one year of hire.
• 3 years outpatient pediatric speech/ language OR school-based speech experience required.
• Pediatric feeding experience preferred. (post graduate.)
• Ability to complete BLS certification within first 90-days of employment required.
• Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required if provisional license, must complete provisional requirements within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

40 hours, Mon-Friday. 2 evenings/ week until 7:00pm