Speech & Language Pathologist-EI, 37.5Hr-Days

Hahhh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Central Massachusetts seeks a Speech & Language Pathologist-EI. This role involves providing strength-based services to young children with developmental delays, ensuring communication and cognitive skills are enhanced in a family-centered environment. The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree and relevant certifications, focusing on the needs of infants and toddlers.

Benefits

Possible signing bonus

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current Speech Language Pathology license in Massachusetts.
• CCC certification from American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 in natural settings.
• Conducts evaluations and develops Individual Family Service Plans.
• Assists in transition planning before discharge.

Skills

Assessment techniques

Therapeutic techniques

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

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Speech & Language Pathologist-EI, 37.5Hr-Days

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Leominster, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id R25105279

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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

variable between 8a-5p

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

37.5

Cost Center:

71000 - 0850 Early Intervention

Union:

SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

This position provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. Provides services with the goal of enhancing the child’s communication, physical, cognitive, social-emotional and adaptive skills.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families in natural settings.
2. Carries out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
3. Conducts evaluations and other assessments.
4. Develops and implements Individual Family Service Plans.
5. Assists in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
6. Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
7. Maintains client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.

Specialty Position Responsibilities:
1. Competent in assessment and therapeutic techniques for children who exhibit disorders such as hearing impairment, apraxia, receptive/expressive language delay, processing disorders, and other.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of typical infant/toddler development in cognition, language and communication, self-care and personal/social areas.
3. Develops functional intervention techniques appropriate for infants and toddlers with atypical development.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Master’s degree or higher prepared graduate of a curriculum in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
2. Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
3. Current Speech Language Pathology and Audiology license by the Massachusetts Board of Registration; license in good standing.
4. Satisfactory CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
5. Current valid US-Issued driver's license and the ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between in-person visits/sites.
6. DPH’s CEIS Certification or eligible for certification.
7. NPI (National Provider Identifier number) or apply for NPI.
8. CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain certification within six (6) months on the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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