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Speech Therapist

Prime Healthcare

Bridgton, MEFull-time$35–43.76/hrPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35–43.76/hr
Location
Bridgton, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active License To Practice Speech Language Pathology In State Of Anticipated EmploymentActive Certificate Of Clinical Competency In Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) From ASHA Or SLP-CFsCurrent BLS For Healthcare Provider's CertificationMaster's degree

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Speech Therapist. Prime Healthcare’s Bridgton Hospital Speech Therapy department seeks a full‑time Speech Therapist. The role works an 8‑hour day shift at the Bridgton, ME facility and includes a sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000. The organization is part of Central Maine Healthcare, serving rural communities across Maine.

Key focus areas include Evaluate, plan treatment, and implement therapy for patients with speech, language, cognition, swallowing or related disorders as prescribed by a physician and Assist in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs to enhance the department.

Successful candidates bring Master's In Speech-Language Pathology, Active License To Practice Speech Language Pathology In State Of Anticipated Employment, and Active Certificate Of Clinical Competency In Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) From ASHA Or SLP-CFs. Important skills include Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Treatment Implementation, and Speech Language Pathology.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EvaluationTreatment PlanningTreatment ImplementationSpeech Language Pathology

Qualifications

Master's in Speech-Language PathologyActive License to Practice Speech Language Pathology in State of Anticipated EmploymentActive Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) From ASHA or SLP-CFs1+ Year Hospital Setting ExperienceCurrent BLS for Healthcare Provider's Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Bonus Amount 10,000.00 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Speech Therapy 

Schedule: Full Time Days, 8 hour shift 

Facility:  Bridgton Hospital 

Location:  Bridgton, ME 04009 

Sign-on Bonus:  up to $10,000!  

 

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

 

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

 

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

 

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities Responsible for the evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for patients demonstrating disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing and other services prescribed by a physician. Assists in developing and implementing new and ongoing programs beneficial for the enhancement of the department.

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1.    Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.

2.    Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, free of disciplinary action required.

3.    Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), free of disciplinary action – OR - Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP-CFs) to be considered on a case-by-case basis (provided proper supervision can be afforded to the CF) required.

4.    At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.

5.    Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintain current.

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Pay Transparency Bridgton Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.00 to $43.76 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ 

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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