Speech Language Pathologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, voice, language, and swallowing disorders in both adults and pediatric patients. The role spans acute care and outpatient clinics, including pediatric speech and language disorders, dysphagia, and alaryngeal communication support.

You will document patient care, participate in team-based care, and contribute to discharge planning while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required or equivalent.
• Massachusetts state licensure required; ASHA certification preferred.
• Clinical excellence in evaluation and treatment of speech, voice, language, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders in adults and pediatrics.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records and coordinate with other providers.
• Provide voice and swallowing rehabilitation and contribute to discharge planning.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Massachusetts state licensure

ASHA Certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders affecting speech, voice, language and swallowing abilities in adults and pediatric patients. In the acute care setting, provide evaluations and recommendations for patient’s candidacy for PO diet or need for non-oral nutritional support as well as assisting in speech and language screenings and recommendations for discharge needs. In the out patient setting, carry a varied caseload including: pediatric speech and language disorders, voice disorders, professional voice care, augmentative communication evaluations, alaryngeal speech training, dysphagia, aphasia and dysarthria.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Maintains comprehensive records regarding patient care in reports and correspondence both within the clinic and with outside healthcare providers. Maintains daily statistics and submits billing in timely order in compliance with department protocol.
• Provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment for speech, voice and swallowing disorders.
• Participates in research projects coordinated by the Speech Pathologists in conjunction with the Medical Director of Otolaryngology.
• Attends and participates in continuing education within Lahey Clinic as well as outside conferences.
• Complies with Speech, Voice and Swallowing infection control measures and safety program; and maintains a safe and neat working environment.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology typically acquired by attaining a Master’s degree in this field.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensure by state of Massachusetts; certification by American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Pay Range

$38.50 - $53.90

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled