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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Part-Time
Cedarcrest is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our interdisciplinary team on a part-time basis. This Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) role has a strong focus on complex feeding needs and Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) programming, while also providing comprehensive speech and language services to children and young adults in residential and day school settings.
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will play a key role in supporting feeding safety, communication development, and respiratory-communication coordination. This position works closely with nursing, respiratory therapy, dietary, occupational therapy, physical therapy, education staff, and families to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
If you are a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who enjoys working with medically complex pediatric populations and values a highly collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and feeding evaluations upon physician referral
- Assess oral motor skills and develop therapeutic meal protocols in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Plan and implement individualized treatment programs with measurable goals and progress tracking
- Develop oral motor and feeding programs that can be implemented by education staff, nursing staff, and families
- Assess receptive and expressive language skills
- Evaluate and support alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) needs and assist in adaptive equipment recommendations
- Assess appropriateness for Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) use in collaboration with respiratory therapy and pulmonology teams
- Implement and monitor PMV programs and adjust progression as appropriate
- Support transition and discharge planning
Consultation & Training
- Provide consultation and ongoing support to families, classroom staff, and nursing staff
- Train staff and families on dysphagia management, therapeutic meal plans, oral motor stimulation, PMV use, AAC devices, hearing aids, and assistive technology
- Monitor feeding and communication equipment needs and coordinate updates as needed
- Provide in-service education within Cedarcrest programs
Documentation & Team Participation
- Maintain accurate documentation for medical, educational, and billing purposes
- Participate in IEP development and Total Plan of Care meetings
- Attend resident care meetings, team meetings, and department meetings
- Travel regionally for outreach services as assigned
Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
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Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of New Hampshire.
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ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) required.
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Minimum of two years of pediatric experience preferred.
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Experience with complex feeding disorders and Passy-Muir Valves strongly preferred.
Salary : $39 - $43