At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
Position Summary:
Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist) to join our Therapy Services team at Central Maine Medical Center!
The Speech/Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist) will provide diagnostics for speech/language or swallowing disorders/delays; provide intervention/consultations for patients who demonstrate disorders/delays in speech, language, communication, and/or swallowing.
This is a per diem, flexible as needed position, with weekend and holiday shift requirements. An ideal opportunity for a professional Speech/Language Pathologist looking to supplement their current career, or in need of a flexible schedule!
Compensation: Your experience and dedication to providing top quality patient care is valued at Central Maine Healthcare, and that is reflected in our competitive, experienced based pay rates!
The Speech/Language Pathologist will:
- Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Speech/Language Therapy.
- Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care consistent with training and competency review, and provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Follows acceptable principles/practices of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
- The Speech Therapist participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains performance improvement activities within the department.
- Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs as needed to meet compliance.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Current Maine Licensure in Speech Pathology.
- Obtain or eligible for Clinical Competence Certificate through the American Speech Language, and Hearing Association.
- Current BCLS certification.
Living in Central Maine:
While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.
About Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
