Speech Therapist PRN
About the role
As a Speech Therapist (SLP) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering a robust heart and vascular program. As part of HCA Healthcare, you'll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems with a strong presence in New Hampshire.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
- Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
- Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
- Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
- Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Speech-Language Pathologist certification
- Bachelor's degree
- No travel required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage