Pediatric Outpatient SLP - Spaulding

Spaulding Hospital North Shore; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility is seeking a part-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for afternoon and after-school coverage. The role entails assessing speech and language skills, creating tailored treatment plans, and documenting patient progress. A Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid state license are required. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and computer proficiency. This role promotes innovative and respectful patient care practices.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology is required.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Speech-language Pathologist state license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing skills.
• Create individually-tailored treatment plans.
• Document diagnostic findings and patient performance.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic skills in math and computer science

Appropriate knowledge of speech language evaluation

Effective problem solving skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Spaulding Salem Outpatient
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Part-time - 20 hours
Afternoon/after-school coverage

Essential Functions

• Speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing skills are assessed according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Individually-tailored treatment plans reflect an understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan.
• Patient status is reassessed and treatment plan is modified based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Diagnostic findings and patient performance is documented in treatment program.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Accurate billing is prepared to reflect care provided to patients.
• Speech Language Pathology and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required or Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing
• Association or meet educational requirements for certification or is completing Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
• Basic skills in math and computer science.
• Appropriate knowledge of speech language evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
• Effective problem solving skills for speech language evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
• Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery.
• Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

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%)

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.