Outpatient Pediatric SLP

Spaulding Hospital North Shore; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital seeks a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist for pediatric care. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech and language disorders. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Speech Therapy, have at least one year of experience, preferably in an outpatient setting, and possess the relevant state license. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and implement treatment plans effectively.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience required, outpatient experience preferred.
• Speech-language Pathologist State License required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech language

Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures

Understanding implications of new information

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Per Diem SLP - Pediatrics

Spaulding Salem Outpatient Center for Children

Afternoon coverage needed

Summary

Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.

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

Experience

1+ year experience required

Outpatient experience preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Speech‑language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC‑A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology [CCC‑SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech language.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs – 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shaughnessy‑Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. 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.