Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of New Hampshire.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with complex feeding disorders and Passy-Muir Valves strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and feeding evaluations upon physician referral
• Assess oral motor skills and develop therapeutic meal protocols in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs with measurable goals and progress tracking
• Develop oral motor and feeding programs that can be implemented by education staff, nursing staff, and families
• Assess receptive and expressive language skills
• Evaluate and support alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) needs and assist in adaptive equipment recommendations
• Assess appropriateness for Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) use in collaboration with respiratory therapy and pulmonology teams
• Implement and monitor PMV programs and adjust progression as appropriate
• Support transition and discharge planning
• Provide consultation and ongoing support to families, classroom staff, and nursing staff
• Train staff and families on dysphagia management, therapeutic meal plans, oral motor stimulation, PMV use, AAC devices, hearing aids, and assistive technology
• Monitor feeding and communication equipment needs and coordinate updates as needed
• Provide in-service education within Cedarcrest programs
• Maintain accurate documentation for medical, educational, and billing purposes
• Participate in IEP development and Total Plan of Care meetings
• Attend resident care meetings, team meetings, and department meetings
• Travel regionally for outreach services as assigned