Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient Per Diem - East Sandwich

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod; East Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders. This role involves developing treatment plans, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and families. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Therapy and relevant certifications, with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required.
• State license and BLS certification required.
• 0-1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic assessments

Clinical procedures

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's Degree Speech Therapy

Speech-language Pathologist License

BLS Certification

CCC-SLP Certification

Job description

Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
-Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
-Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
-Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
-Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
-Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Education
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers required

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - preferred

Experience
Speech Language Pathology experience 0-1 year preferred

Acute hospital experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
- Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.