Mass General Brigham·Dover, New Hampshire
Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders within an acute care setting. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families.
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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Join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH and be part of our Speech Therapy department. We have a per diem position available; minimum of 12 hours per month required on weekends (2 days) with increased hours as coverage needs increase & per census.
Acute Care experience required.
Summary Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and other related disorders in acute care setting as part of experienced team. Two weekend days/month required. Prefer at least 1 year prior experience in this setting.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
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, adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials: NH Speech-language Pathologist license required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
Experience: speech pathology experience and acute care experience required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location: 789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$34.53 - $50.99/Hourly
Grade: 6
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Requires a Master's degree in Speech Therapy, a NH Speech-language Pathologist license, BLS certification, and CCC-SLP. Acute care experience is required, with a preference for at least one year in this setting.
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