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Speech Language Pathologist - I/P

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)
United States, New Hampshire, Dover
789 Central Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Per diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position primarily in the acute care I/P setting.
Work collaboratively with our experienced and ever-growing Speech Pathology team to evaluate and treat adults with complex dysphagia needs, as well as patients with aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders. Participate in daily collaboration with nursing, hospitalists, dieticians, respiratory therapy, specialist physicians, discharge planners, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Work closely amongst our multidisciplinary rehab team committed to providing evidence-based practice and comprehensive care for our patients. Our SLP clinicians are also excited to be performing Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES); a recently launched evaluation tool within our department in 2024!
At least one year of acute care experience and competency performing Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies preferred. At least one weekend (or two split weekend days) per month is required. Additional weekend differential pay offered for weekend shifts worked. Additional weekday coverage may be available as needed to cover current staffing.
Mass General Brigham-Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Experience Minimum Required
* Minimum one year as a Speech Pathologist in an acute care setting or if no experience, supervised graduate school placement in acute care setting.
* Experience with speech, language, cognitive-communications and swallowing disorders.

Experience Preferred/Desired
* Over 3 years as a Speech Pathologist

Education Minimum Required
* Masters Degree in Speech/Language Therapy or Communication Disorders

Licensure and/or Certifications Required
* NH Speech Therapist Licensure
* AHA or ARC BLS within 2 weeks of hire
* CCC



Additional Job Description

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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