Speech Language Pathologist – Newport, VT (#SL8494920)
Location: Newport, VT.
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Hourly Rate: $42 - $45 per hour.
About Impact Recruiting Solutions:
Impact Recruiting Solutions is a dedicated recruitment partner connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. We collaborate with hospitals, clinics, and multi-specialty facilities to match skilled individuals with roles that align with their expertise and career aspirations.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Newport, VT. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to geriatric patients, addressing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in a collaborative clinical environment.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Compensation:
o Earn $42 - $45 per hour based on experience.
* Work Schedule:
o Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (weekend rotations as needed).
* Professional Growth:
o Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development in a fast-paced clinical setting.
* Impactful Work:
o Improve patient outcomes in a mission-driven skilled nursing facility.
Qualifications:
* Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
* Licensure: Active Vermont State SLP license; Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence.
* ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility as a Clinical Fellow.
* Experience: Prior experience in skilled nursing facilities or with geriatric populations preferred.
* Technical Skills: Expertise in dysphagia management, cognitive-communication therapy, and patient assessments.
* Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities; compassionate patient-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
* Provide therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (nurses, OT/PT, physicians).
* Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and support staff per state guidelines.
* Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility and regulatory standards (HIPAA, Medicare).
* Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies and safe swallowing techniques.
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