Speech Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements treatment for patients with disorders of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, as well as other services prescribed by a physician. The role also assists with developing and implementing new and ongoing programs to enhance the department.

The position is full-time at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, with a day schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms discussed during the interview process. The stated compensation estimate is $35.00 to $43.76 per hour; the exact starting compensation depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving communities across central, western, and midcoast Maine. Central Maine Medical Center is a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital. The company describes its benefits package as comprehensive and customizable, with resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support employee growth and well-being.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's degree in speech-language pathology.
• Active license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, with no disciplinary action.
• Active ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), with no disciplinary action; Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (SLP-CFs) may be considered case by case if appropriate supervision is available.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and other conditions referred for services prescribed by a physician.
• Develop treatment plans and implement treatment for patients.
• Assist in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs that enhance the department.

Benefits

• A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive, customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time