Speech and Language Pathologist - (U) (PV)

Description

Professional - Clinical

Req # : 49577

Summary :

The Home Care SLP supports MaineHealth Home Health & Hospice mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors : excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both MHCAH and the Maine State Board of Licensure, the Home Care SLP provides highly reliable, evidenced based, patient-family centered quality care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of care provided.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education : Master of Arts, Science, or Education degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program with all requirements met for engagement in Clinical Fellowship Year. Demonstration of successful completion of certifying examination (ASHA).
• License / Certifications : State of Maine licensure as Speech Language Pathologist. Current, valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy. Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers.
• Experience : One year of full time equivalent experience in a supervised health care setting preferred.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families and health care team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact brandon.drinkwater@mainehealth.org