Speech Pathologist - Pediatric

Pediatric Speech Language PathologistDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks a part-time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to join our large rehabilitation team. This position involves evaluating and providing therapy for medically complex pediatric patients, from birth to 18 years old, with a wide range of diagnoses. The Speech Language Pathologist will develop and implement effective treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and offer counseling to patients and families to support long-term outcomes. The position has the opportunity to serve both the inpatient and outpatient settings, dependent on candidate experience and departmental needs. Our ideal candidate would have some pediatric hospital experience, a strong background in dysphagia, VFSS/FEES exposure or experience, though all are encouraged to apply.Joining the Speech-Language Pathology team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock means you will work closely with a large speech team with diverse areas of specialty. Our pediatric speech team provides some of the highest quality services in northern New England, and has conducted interdisciplinary research that has changed practice patterns in our Intensive Care Nursery. Our supportive leadership prioritizes practice improvement initiatives as well as structured mentorship and comprehensive training. The collaborative and collegial environment throughout the institution will enable you to provide the best care possible to your patients.Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an academic health system serving patients across northern New England, providing the only Level I trauma center and the only air ambulance service (DHART) in New Hampshire. As the home to the Dartmouth Institute and Geisel School of Medicine, opportunities for academic appointment and advancement are rich for motivated providers. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is our primary location in Lebanon, NH, with a 396-bed (licensed) hospital. As the only children's hospital in New Hampshire, Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD) provides advanced, comprehensive, inpatient services in Lebanon for infants, children, and teens. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) has New Hampshire's only Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, providing children access to advanced trauma care designed to meet the special needs of patients ages 18 and under.Our mission is to advance health through research, education, clinical practice and community partnerships, providing each person the best care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.Lebanon and the neighboring town of Hanover, home to Dartmouth College, are located in the "Upper Valley" which straddles the pristine Connecticut River, a national heritage river and includes 46 towns in western New Hampshire and eastern Vermont. This local region boasts excellent local schools, a myriad of cultural opportunities through Dartmouth College, as well as the Lebanon Opera House and Northern Stage in White River Junction, as well as an abundance of recreational opportunities. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington, VT and Montreal QC are all within a few hours' drive.ResponsibilitiesPerforms evaluations, develops plans and goals, and executes treatments according to the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Standards of Practice for Speech Language Pathologists.Maintain complete, accurate documentation and medical records in a timely manner and in the approved departmental and professional format.Perform comprehensive assessment and management of patients with feeding and swallowing impairments.Provide education to patients and their caregivers regarding evaluation findings, exercise programs, and management of care recommendations.Perform instrumental assessments of swallowing including Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES).Work collaboratively with referring providers, team members, and other staff to ensure patient safety during testing and to develop plan of care.Perform other duties as required or assigned.QualificationsMaster's degree in Speech Pathology.Required Licensure/CertificationsApproved CFY with supervision or ASHA certificate of clinical competence required.New Hampshire licensure required.BLS Certification Required