Speech/Language Pathologist

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Maine, United States ⋅ Bridgton, Maine, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Benefit eligible position!

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Speech Therapist to join the Bridgton Hospital Therapy Servies team!

The Opportunity:

Bridgton Hospital is seeking an experienced Speech Therapist for full-time opportunity on our Speech Therapy team!

This position makes a direct positive impact on Maine's lake region community by providing one-on-one Speech Therapy services to patients of all ages. Contribute to Central Maine Healthcare’s commitment to affordable, world-class care while receiving professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnoses speech/language or swallowing disorders/delays

  • Provides intervention/consultations for patients who demonstrate disorders/delays in speech, language, communication and/or swallowing.

  • Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Speech/Language Therapy.

  • Follows acceptable principles/practices of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

  • Provide care to patients in the acute and outpatient settings.

  • Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities

  • Collaborate as a member of the healthcare team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.

  • Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to Inpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

  • Maintains training and competency as applicable in regulatory requirements such as JCAHO (if applicable), and state and federal regulations and standards.

  • Coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to assistants, aides, etc.

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Flexibility, organization and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

  • High level of professionalism.

  • Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

  • Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion.

  • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

  • Strong written and verbal skills.

  • Basic computer skills.

Requirements and Qualifications for the Position

  • Current Maine Licensure in Speech Pathology.

  • Obtain or eligible for Clinical Competence Certificate through the American Speech Language, Hearing Association.

  • Current BCLS certification.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

  • Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.

  • Dental plan

  • Vision plan

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Basic Life insurance at no cost

  • Supplemental Life insurance

  • Long-term disability insurance

  • 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans

  • Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance

  • Family leave program for Parental Leaves

  • Comprehensive Wellness Program

What It’s Like Working at CMH

  • CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.

  • Therapists gain exposure in multiple areas and specialties to develop a well-rounded skillset.

  • Every Speech Therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.

  • Bridgton Hospital provides the ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient services.

  • Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.

  • A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.

  • CMH’s comprehensive wellness program keeps team members healthy while also enhancing financial wellness with generous HSA contributions.

About Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

**Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!