Speech-Language Pathologist: Clinical Care & Counseling

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, is seeking a speech-language pathologist to plan, conduct, and evaluate medically directed therapy programs for patients with speech and language or swallowing disorders. The role includes developing treatment plans, instructing patients and families, and maintaining clinical records with independent practice expectations.

Responsibilities cover assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Competent clinical practice using clinical decision-making and critical thinking to deliver patient care across the continuum.
• Clinical decision making to achieve desired patient/family outcomes.
• Experienced Level ST skills and physiological knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on an inpatient and/or outpatient therapy basis.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic materials and equipment; contributes to purchasing decisions.
• Initiates and follows up on plans for continued care and counseling of patients and families.
• Completes department procedures including scheduling, billing, equipment usage and caseload coverage.
• Maintains infection-control policies and a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Critical thinking

Clinical skills

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, is seeking a speech-language pathologist to plan, conduct, and evaluate medically directed therapy programs for patients with speech and language or swallowing disorders. The role includes developing treatment plans, instructing patients and families, and maintaining clinical records with independent practice expectations.

Responsibilities cover assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.