Speech-Language Pathologist/Communication and Swallow Therapist

New England Homes for the Deaf; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Job summary

New England Homes for the Deaf is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders for Deaf and hard-of-hearing seniors. The role includes developing therapy plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team on-site in Danvers, MA.

We provide ASL and Deaf Culture training on-site. A strong commitment to HIPAA, confidentiality, and resident-centered care is required, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Valid/current Massachusetts license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL) via on-site classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy evaluation, treatment, teaching, and consultation to patients.
• Implement individualized therapy plans and report progress to the treatment team.
• Collaborate with Physical and Occupational Therapists to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory requirements.

Skills

ASL

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/ Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Massachusetts licensure as SLP

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About NEHD

New England Homes for the Deaf, founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services, respite care services and hospice care. The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide long term healthcare, housing, recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free, and culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

About NEHD

New England Homes for the Deaf, founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services, respite care services and hospice care. The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide long term healthcare, housing, recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free, and culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

Responsibilities

• SLP (also known as, Communication and Swallow Therapist).
• Provide speech and language therapy evaluation, treatment, teaching, and consultation to the patient.
• Provide therapy sessions to patients to improve speech and language therapy skills.
• Analyze evaluation results and design a therapy program to meet the needs of the patient.
• Implement an individualized therapy plan of care.
• Evaluate and report patient progress to treatment team, caregiver(s), and supervisor as necessary.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.
• Perform clinical evaluations based on acceptable standards of practice.
• Establish a plan of care with realistic, objective goals.
• Design and implement a treatment program with consideration for the patient.
• Educate patients and caregivers in appropriate therapeutic techniques to promote clinical outcomes.
• Adhere to department documentation guidelines.
• Participate in department quality improvement initiatives.
• Successfully complete ongoing mandatory educational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members (Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist) to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Strongly communicate with other members of the New England Homes for the Deaf team and outside providers as appropriate and necessary, to ensure comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned by the Therapy Director.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of professional therapy principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and triaging priorities.
• Able to provide clear and meaningful feedback to patients and caregiver(s).
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines for patients and employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and applicable electronic health record documentation.

Requirements

• A bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an accredited program for speech & language pathology.
• Valid/current professional license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts. (Unable to employ CF placements at this time)
• An attitude of respect and compassion towards all residents and staff.
• Pleasant personality and ability to maintain a calm demeanor during excitable or emergency situations.
• Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).All staff are required to take our free, on-site ASL and Deaf Culture classes.

Benefits

• Sick days - In compliance with Massachusetts Mandatory Sick Time Law (2015). You will receive one hour of earned Sick time for every 30 hours worked; up to 40 hours per year. This may be less in the year of hire.

A background check report may be obtained for employment purposes. The background check may show criminal records.

Salary: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour