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Speech and Language Pathologist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$87,460 / year median in Maine
-4% projected decline
Job Description
DUTIES:
Evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, and dysphagia within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Provide consultation, direct instruction, and modeling both in and out of the classroom to develop a total language/communication environment. Provide in-service education and/or consultation to clinical and educational personnel concerning communication intervention strategies. Supervise assigned speech pathology interns and assistants when applicable.QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Communication Disorders and Maine State License in Speech-Language Pathology required.Competitive Benefits Package:
Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Scholarships to ME Community Colleges Tuition Reimbursement 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities Flexibility of Schedules Generous Paid Time Off Opportunity for Same Day Pay Health Plan Enrollees - Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More) This position also includes a $5000 sign-on bonus, $2500 paid upon 3 months of full-time employment, $1250 paid after 6 months of employment. This sign-on bonus exclusively applies to new hires. Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #IND3Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends