Perm Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Attention! New graduates are welcome to apply!

Location: Farmington, Maine
Compensation: $39.50–$44.00 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Weekend Rotation: Yes
Setting: 82-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

New graduates are welcome to apply! Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and clinical level.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join an experienced therapy team in Farmington, Maine.

This 82-bed skilled nursing facility provides post-hospital rehabilitation, short-term therapy, long-term care, and respite services. The clinical team is dedicated to helping individuals recover from illness or injury while providing the specialized support needed to maintain function and independence.

What makes this opportunity especially exciting is the facility’s focus on cognitive wellness, dementia support, fall-risk management, and home safety . As an SLP, you’ll have the opportunity to look beyond traditional speech and swallowing therapy and play an important role in helping residents remain engaged, safe, and as independent as possible.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation of $39.50–$44.00 per hour

• Full-time 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule

• Weekend rotation

• 82-bed skilled nursing environment with a diverse patient population

• Opportunity to work with both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents

• Specialized focus on cognitive wellness and dementia support

• Collaborative approach to fall-risk management

• Opportunity to contribute to functional and home-safety planning

• Supportive interdisciplinary environment

• Meaningful opportunity for professional growth

• New graduates are welcome

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and functional goals

• Provide skilled therapy to residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

• Support residents experiencing cognitive decline and dementia through individualized interventions

• Implement strategies that promote functional communication and cognitive wellness

• Assess swallowing function and provide appropriate dysphagia interventions

• Collaborate with the therapy team on fall-risk management and functional safety

• Participate in environmental and home-safety discussions when appropriate to the resident’s discharge needs

• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff on effective communication, cognition, and swallowing strategies

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and treatment planning

• Monitor resident progress and modify interventions as needed

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Promote resident dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Current or eligible Maine SLP licensure

• ASHA certification or eligibility preferred

• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills

• Interest in geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive wellness, and dysphagia management

• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

• Compassionate and resident-centered approach

• New graduates are welcome to apply

A Role With Room to Make a Difference

This position is about more than completing evaluations and treatment sessions. You’ll have the opportunity to help residents communicate more effectively, eat and drink more safely, maintain cognitive function, and participate more confidently in everyday life .

For an SLP who enjoys meaningful clinical work and wants to develop expertise in cognitive wellness, dementia care, and functional rehabilitation, Farmington offers an excellent environment to grow.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a permanent SLP position where you can build relationships, expand your clinical skills, and make a tangible difference in residents’ lives, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Farmington, Maine.