Job Description

Summary:

• Ref #: C-SLP-8217873
• Profession: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Camden, ME
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule:, 08:00 AM-04:30 PM 

 
Requirements:

• Valid Speech-Language Pathologist license in the practicing state(s) or proof of eligibility.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American. 
• Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as per state licensure and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care conferences and related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies as needed for comprehensive care.
• Consult with the rehabilitation team and physician to select appropriate therapeutic regimens for each patient.
• Adapt programs and care plans to individual patient needs.
• Ensure a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain, clean, and report the need for equipment repairs.
• Prioritize patient service, providing high-quality, compassionate care that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients to establish diagnoses, identify impairments, and develop treatment plans. Implement speech-language pathology treatments and document services in areas such as cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and case management.
• Coordinate and instruct patients in using adaptive communication devices.
• Identify hearing deficits and refer for further assessment and rehabilitation.
• Select activities suited to patients' physical and mental capacities, intelligence, and interests.
• Instruct patients in therapeutic skills and techniques, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Perform routine re-examinations to modify or progress treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate home and community care with the interdisciplinary team and referring physician.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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