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Speech Language Pathologist – Newport, VT (#SL8494920)

Location: Newport, VT.
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Hourly Rate: $42 - $45 per hour.

About Impact Recruiting Solutions:
Impact Recruiting Solutions is a dedicated recruitment partner connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. We collaborate with hospitals, clinics, and multi-specialty facilities to match skilled individuals with roles that align with their expertise and career aspirations.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Newport, VT. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to geriatric patients, addressing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in a collaborative clinical environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation:
  • Earn $42 - $45 per hour based on experience.
• Work Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (weekend rotations as needed).
• Professional Growth:
  • Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Impactful Work:
  • Improve patient outcomes in a mission-driven skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active Vermont State SLP license; Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility as a Clinical Fellow.
• Experience: Prior experience in skilled nursing facilities or with geriatric populations preferred.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in dysphagia management, cognitive-communication therapy, and patient assessments.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities; compassionate patient-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (nurses, OT/PT, physicians).
• Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and support staff per state guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility and regulatory standards (HIPAA, Medicare).
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies and safe swallowing techniques.

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