Speech-Language Pathologist Per Diem

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Mount Joseph at Waterville | Waterville, ME

Pay: $42 to $50 per hour, based on experience and credentials

Job type: Per Diem

About us

Mount Joseph at Waterville is a skilled nursing and assisted living community in central Maine. Our team cares for residents recovering from a hospital stay as well as those who call Mount Joseph home. We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to make a real difference in how our residents eat, communicate, and connect with the people around them.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders
• Complete bedside swallow evaluations, recommend safe diet textures, and refer for MBSS or FEES when needed
• Build individualized plans of care with clear, functional goals
• Write timely, accurate documentation that meets Medicare and other payer rules
• Train nursing and dietary staff on safe feeding strategies and communication techniques
• Join care plan meetings and work closely with nursing, dietary, rehab, and families

What you'll need

• Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology
• Maine SLP license, or a Maine temporary license for clinical fellows
• CCC-SLP preferred
• Experience in skilled nursing or with older adults preferred, but new grads and clinical fellows are welcome to apply
• Compassion and patience for residents living with dementia, stroke, and other complex conditions