Outpatient Pediatric SLP - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 51,728 - 76,429; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Speech‑Language Pathologist for afternoon coverage at Spaulding Salem Outpatient Center for Children. The role involves assessing and treating speech, language, and communication disorders while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Speech Therapy, a state license, and at least one year of experience. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a chance to work on-site, ensuring quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience required; experience in lieu of degree not accepted.
• Outpatient experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 various techniques.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures

Knowledge of state standards and regulations

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist state license

Job description

Job Summary

Per Diem Speech‑Language Pathologist – Pediatrics. Afternoon coverage needed at Spaulding Salem Outpatient Center for Children. Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders. Patient care required.

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, adjusting 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.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required.
• Speech‑Language Pathologist state license (generic) required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• 1+ year experience required; experience in lieu of a degree not accepted.
• Outpatient experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to incorporate new clinical procedures independently.
• 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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

35 Congress Street

Pay Range

$37.55 - $55.48 per Hour

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Per Diem
• Job function: Health Care Provider (Speech‑Language Pathologist)

EEO Statement

Shaughnessy‑Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.