Speech Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem

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.

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.
• Performs treatments within specific discipline effectively and efficiently, incorporating current best practices and evidence supported treatment interventions, to promote optimal functional outcome and attainment of patient centered goals.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist Program with corresponding Entry Level Degree required.
• Experience: Previous experience in clinical setting preferred, but not required.
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist by the State of New Hampshire governing boards required within one year of hire; if provisional license, must complete provisional requirements within one year of hire.
• Ability to complete BLS certification within first 90-days of employment required; BLS certification preferred at time of hire.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology.

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
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

N/A

Schedule

Weekends, days