Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (24 hrs/wk)(full benefits)

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Une entreprise de santé recherche un Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist à temps partiel pour le département Center for Voice - Swallowing. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme de maîtrise en orthophonie et 3 ans d'expérience avec des évaluations pédiatriques. Ce poste exige une collaboration interdisciplinaire et des compétences en communication excellentes, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit.

Qualifications

• Expérience de 3 ans dans les évaluations de déglutition pédiatrique requise.
• Certificat et licence actuels requis par le Commonwealth du Massachusetts.
• Membre ASHA requis.

Responsibilities

• Évaluation et éducation des patients pour divers troubles de la langue, de la parole et de la déglutition.
• Planification et mise en œuvre de traitements en orthophonie.
• Collaboration avec d'autres disciplines pour organiser un suivi approprié.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist position requires at least 3 years of pediatric swallowing evaluations via Pediatric Modified Barium Swallows and clinical feeding evaluations and treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates patient evaluation and education for various language, speech, and swallowing disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments.

Position: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Department: Center for Voice - Swallowing

Schedule: Part Time (24 hrs/wk)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Requires a current license and certification as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ASHA. ASHA membership required. Work requires a current CPR certification. New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.


• Effective interpersonal skills to be socially perceptive in accepting and relaying confidential information, communicating policies and procedures, and interacting with patients, families and various members of the health care team.


• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.


• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.


• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.


• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.


• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

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