Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Inpatient / Outpatient (Days) New London

Speech Language Pathologist

COVID vaccination preferred for this facility. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, participates in diagnostic testing, and treats referred patients. And also participates as a member of the health care team. Responsibilities include: acute, swing, and outpatient care. The population is primarily geriatric, but there is opportunity to grow it more for an increased younger client volume. The candidate should be proficient with modified barium swallow studies/swallow therapy as well as common ST treatments for aphasias, voice, cognitive therapy, etc.

Clinical practice includes assisting patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Based on medical referral, medical record, and examination therapist evaluates, sets goals, plans, and executes treatment. Reports findings to other health care team members. Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching, as appropriate. Determines the need to refer patients to other diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services. Provides accurate and timely documentation and record keeping. Uses effective time management to coordinate scheduling of patients and meetings, and treats patients on time. Demonstrates competency with patient equipment appropriate to the work setting. Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better). Posted rate not applicable for "local travelers." Those who reside within 0-20 miles of facility - We invite you to apply for a perm position! Those who reside within 21-75 miles of facility will be presented at a 10% reduction in rate/hour. To avoid delays in processing, please include traveler perm address with profile. Thank you! Non-billable Orientation: 0hrs Holiday, OT Multipliers: 1.25% Call, Call-Back and Charge: Not applicable for this need.

Submission requirements include: 2+ years current experience, Master or Doctorate Degree Required, must be willing to work Inpatient and Outpatient, experience with Adolescent/Adult and Geriatric patients - Required, CCC - SLP Required, knowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment including but not limited to, language/communication aids, devices and wheelchairs, must be able to work with minimal supervision, certification in LSVT LOUD would be a bonus, previous travel experience - Preferred. Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need. Profile requirements include: cover page, work history, 1 reference (supervisory signed from w/i past two years of employment), license/certifications (as required by posting).

Certification requirements include BLS (AHA) and state license requirements New Hampshire Compact Allowed.

About the facility: Founded in 1918, New London Hospital is a not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital serving 15 communities with in the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region in central New Hampshire providing primary care and specialized clinical services in a patient and family centered environment. As a partner of the Dartmouth Health Network, NLH is able to bring health care experts into the community both in New London and at our Newport Health Center (NHC) so residents are not required to travel away from their home community to seek academic-level care. NLH currently offers nearly 20 specialty services with over 60% of providers dual-credentialed at both NLH and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). Nestled in the town of New London in the shadow of Mt. Kearsarge, NLH sits 30 miles north of Concord and 30 miles south Hanover off I-89. For more than two centuries, New Hampshire's Lake Sunapee Region is considered the ideal New England destination for travelers and locals. With a fantastic mix of shops, services, restaurants and entertainment, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle and boasts a wide variety of activities during all four seasons. The streets and greens of these neighboring communities come alive during the summer months with festivals, farmers markets, concerts, fairs and parades. Since 1934, The New London Barn Playhouse opens its doors annually during the summer hosting a variety of plays and musicals to sellout crowds nightly. Nearby lakes serve as the ideal playgrounds for water enthusiasts of all ages while local mountains, such as Mount Sunapee and Ragged Mountain satisfy the winter adventures with breathtaking views. Of course, the autumn months never disappoint the foliage seekers. NLH is grateful to be a part of this special area and for 100 years it's been NLH's mission to provide quality patient-centered care for the people of our region. To learn more about NLH we encourage you to visit and for more about the region