Speech Therapist

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

12d • $35 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Medical Center is hiring a full-time Speech Therapist in Lewiston, Maine. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the day shift. The therapist evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment for disorders of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, and provides other services prescribed by a physician. The position also assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs that enhance the department.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine. Its network includes more than 40 primary and specialty care locations, Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and the Maine College of Health Professions.

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, free of disciplinary action.
• Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, free of disciplinary action; Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellows 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 maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and other conditions.
• Plan and implement treatment for patients.
• Provide other services prescribed by a physician.
• Assist in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs to enhance the department.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
• Competitive compensation.
• A customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time