Outpatient Voice & Breathing Speech Pathologist

Lahey Health System, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 73,944 - 103,540; Full time

Job summary

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA seeks an Outpatient Speech Pathologist – Voice and Breathing Specialist. Provides evaluation and treatment of speech, voice, and swallowing disorders in both adults and children in outpatient and acute care settings.

Responsibilities include FEESST and MBS testing, alaryngeal speech, TEP voice prosthesis placement, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and therapists. Requires MA licensure and ASHA certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensure by the state of Massachusetts; ASHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, voice and swallowing disorders in adults and children.
• Provides FEESST, MBS and standard speech/language assessments.
• Participates in hospital-based and outpatient care, discharge planning and nutrition-related decisions.
• Maintains records, billing, and quality assurance activities.
• Engages in continuing education and infection control practices.

Skills

FEESST

MBS

Speech testing

Voice evaluations

Alaryngeal speech

TEP voice prosthesis

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA seeks an Outpatient Speech Pathologist – Voice and Breathing Specialist. Provides evaluation and treatment of speech, voice, and swallowing disorders in both adults and children in outpatient and acute care settings.

Responsibilities include FEESST and MBS testing, alaryngeal speech, TEP voice prosthesis placement, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and therapists. Requires MA licensure and ASHA certification.