PEDIATRIC SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

South Shore Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in Weymouth, MA. This part-time role (20 hours weekly) focuses on evaluating and treating pediatric communication disorders in a hospital-based outpatient setting with family-centered care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, plan of care development, documentation, and patient education. Requires MS-SLP, MA licensure, and CCC-SLP; 20-hr schedule includes Tue 12:30–7:30, Wed 2–7:30, Fri

Qualifications

• MS in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Maintain Massachusetts license to practice Speech Therapy.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments for pediatric patients in an outpatient hospital setting.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans with family involvement.
• Document care, charges and progress per department standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with staff, ensure infection control and patient safety.
• Provide patient/family education and discharge planning as needed.

Education

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Requisition Number: R-22351 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH OPD Rehab Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 20 Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

The Outpatient Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with a variety of pediatric communication disorders within a hospital-based outpatient setting. The Speech-Language Pathologist works to achieve established goals and objectives and to ensure the provision of optimal, family-centered patient care services.

Compensation Pay Range:

Essential Functions

• 1) Patient Care
  • a) Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
  • b) Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence-based practice
  • c) Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
  • d) Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care
  • e) Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
  • f) Follows the organization's infection control standards
  • g) Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
  • h) Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
  • i) Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient and family that are realistic, measurable and functional
  • j) Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up care
  • k) Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals
  • l) Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
  • m) Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
  • n) Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
  • o) Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
  • p) Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
• 2) Documentation/Billing
  • a) Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
  • b) Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
  • c) Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
  • d) Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
  • e) Accurately performs all aspects of charging
    • i) Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided
    • ii) Application of appropriate modifiers
    • iii) Charge correction
    • iv) Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions
• 3) Productivity
  • a) Strives to meet productivity standard for primary area(s)
• 4) Technology
  • a) Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
  • b) Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
  • c) Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
• 5) Communication
  • a) Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
  • b) Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
  • c) Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
• 6) Professional Development
  • a) Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
  • b) Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
  • c) Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
  • d) Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
  • e) Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
  • f) Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
• 7) Professional Behaviors
  • a) Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
  • b) Maintain composure during stressful situations
  • c) Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
  • d) Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situations
  • e) Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
  • f) Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department

Non-Essential Functions

• 1) Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
• 2) Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education – Required MS in Speech Language Pathology from accredited school required

Minimum Work Experience Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations

• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist Maintain active license to practice Speech Therapy in Massachusetts

Required Certifications

• Maintain active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology in Massachusetts

20 Very Specific Hours:

• Tuesday from 12:30pm to 7:30pm
• Wednesday from 2pm to 7:30pm
• Friday from 8/9am to 4:30/5:30pm

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• Speech Language Pathologist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work As One toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.