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Speech Therapist, Per Diem

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)
$34.53 - $50.99

789 Central Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 14, 2026
Join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH and be part of our Speech Therapy department. We have a per diem position available; minimum of 12 hours per month required on weekends (2 days) with increased hours as coverage needs increase & per census. Acute Care experience required. Summary Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and other related disorders in acute care setting as part of experienced team. Two weekend days/month required. Prefer at least 1 year prior experience in this setting. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. -Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals. -Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities. -Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed. -Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication. -Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Education Master's Degree Speech Therapy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials: NH Speech-language Pathologist license required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Experience: speech pathology experience and acute care experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language. - Employee must have strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently. - Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice. - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. - Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.