Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Location: Meredith, NH and surrounding areas Employment Type: Per diem Referral Reward: $500 – Who do you know?! About Us: Lakes Region VNA and Hospice, recognized as the Best of the Lakes Region for Visiting Nurses in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with a 5-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is an employer you can be proud to work for. Join our award-winning team and make a significant impact in our community. Why Work with Us? • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the ability to create your own schedule. • Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly setting where you get to know your patients and their families. • Community Focused: For over 100 years, we have provided exceptional care to our neighbors throughout the NH lakes region. • Competitive Wages & Comprehensive Benefits: Including over 3 weeks PTO for full-time employees, 401K with 4% match, generous tuition reimbursement, retention bonuses, and affordable health insurance starting day one! Job Purpose The Per-Diem Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for implementing standards of care in speech-language pathology services, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in the home health and hospice setting. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments of the patient’s home environment, identifying equipment needs related to speech and language functions. • Identify functional speech defects and develop a plan of care aimed at improving the patient’s speech and language abilities. • Administer speech therapy programs using specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment. • Recommend and facilitate the use of communication devices or aids as needed. • Collaborate with referring physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care as part of the patient’s total plan of care. • Participate in case conferences, in-service training, and other meetings as required to maintain coordinated and comprehensive care. • Prepare and submit accurate and timely clinical notes in accordance with organization policy. • Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory. • Identify additional patient and family/caregiver needs and make appropriate referrals to other services. • Instruct patients, family members, caregivers, and other healthcare personnel in the patient’s treatment plan as needed. • Supervise home health aides in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care when applicable. • Perform other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services. Note: The above statements are intended to represent the major duties and responsibilities of this role. Additional tasks may be required as needed. Qualifications • Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). • Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the State or meets the requirements for unlicensed states, including: • Completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum. • A minimum of 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining the degree. • Successful completion of an approved national examination in SLP. • At least one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology. • Strong verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. • Current CPR certification. • Licensed driver with a reliable vehicle, insured in accordance with organization requirements. Working Conditions • This is a traveling position requiring a reliable vehicle to navigate varied weather conditions within the geographic area. Physical Requirements • Prolonged walking or standing. • Ability to lift, position, or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment. • Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. • Visual acuity and hearing necessary to perform required skills. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Professional development opportunities. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. Apply Now If you are a passionate Speech Language Pathologist looking to make a difference in a supportive and community-focused environment, apply today to join the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association. Visit our website at www.lrvna.org for more information and to submit your application. Referral Rewards: Anyone is eligible to receive a referral reward if someone they formally recommend is successfully hired (employed past 90 days) for a full-time or part-time position with LRVNA. Please email [email protected] with your referral’s contact information.