Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes evaluations, therapy, and caregiver/team education to promote safe feeding, adjusting approach to fit patients of all ages
• Plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments
• Instructs patients on at-home exercises
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts plan of care to achieve maximum benefits
• Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care
• Coordinates with lead therapist and manager to implement clinical workflows
• Provides services in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinic, group, and telemedicine
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries timely and completely
• Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff
• Communicates appropriate equipment and space needs to lead therapist and manager
• Maintains clean, organized, and unobstructed treatment area
• Develops and maintains patient education material
• Participates in continuing education opportunities to ensure effective, evidence-based practice
• Provides in-service education to rehab and medical staff
• Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered active Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of Maine
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in the outpatient setting
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work
• Demonstrates effective communication methods including written, verbal, non-verbal, and electronic
• Efficiency in learning and utilization of electronic medical record systems
• Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
• Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
• Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required
• Able to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate and uphold InterMed’s Values

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.