Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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Looking for a highly skilled and motivated SLP to join our team as we work to expand our NICU services. A minimum of 3 years NICU experience required.
This position will educate patients & families regarding swallowing disorders & provide strategies for improved swallowing.
Job Summary
Minimum of 3 years NICU Experience Required. NANT certification preferred. Position will be part of a multi-disciplinary NICU feeding team, must be able to perform video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations and assist with NICU SLP program development. Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders. Essential Functions
Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals. Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities. Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed. Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Qualifications
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required Licenses and Credentials: Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience: Minimum of 3 years NICU experience required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language. Employee must have strong interpersonal skills. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently. Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations. EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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Minimum of 3 years NICU Experience Required. NANT certification preferred. Position will be part of a multi-disciplinary NICU feeding team, must be able to perform video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations and assist with NICU SLP program development. Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders. Essential Functions
Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals. Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities. Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed. Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Qualifications
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required Licenses and Credentials: Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience: Minimum of 3 years NICU experience required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language. Employee must have strong interpersonal skills. Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently. Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations. EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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