Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Needed in ME - Full Time

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;

Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other
health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care

Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or
equipment.

Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy
Participates in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-
sponsored in-service training.

Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology
Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the
If licensure is not required, the speech-language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience). In such case, the speechlanguage pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathologist services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speechlanguage pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.

A minimum of one year’s clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

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