Speech Language Pathologist - Maine Health
Portland, ME 04102
About the Job
- Position Summary
- Therapists are professionals who provide services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status due to injury, disease or other causes. The therapist integrates evaluation, diagnosis, rehab prognosis and interventions to attain optimal functional outcomes and address orders per divisional standards. Acute care experience required, trauma one preferred.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Knowledge of therapy techniques at a level acquired through completion of entry level academic program approved by a national organization.
- License/Certifications: Requires current license in the state of Maine.
- Experience: N/A
- Requires creative thinking, effective planning, ability to recognize change, report, and record pertinent information.
- Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes in schedule and patient needs.
- Requires familiarity with division policies, procedures, equipment, materials and work routines at a level generally acquired during one to three months on-the-job orientation.
- Requires interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients and an interdisciplinary health care team.
- Introductory orientation period of one year at MMC for all new hires.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Source : Maine Health