Speech Language Pathologist

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 kberkeley@lrvna.org with your referral’s contact information.