Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Float

Spaulding Rehabilitation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Premium pay

New Grads Welcomed

Stay at each location 3-4 months

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to support outpatient centers across the Boston area. The role involves comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering therapy for a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, 3–5 years of experience, and state licensure (CCC-SLP preferred).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• 3–5 years of speech pathology experience required; outpatient experience preferred.
• Licensure: State license; CCC-SLP/CCC-A preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple outpatient sites.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior speech pathologists and other professionals.
• Perform comprehensive assessments for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy for a range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Outpatient experience

Mentorship

Assessment & diagnosis

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

• 8% Premium pay
• New Grads Welcomed
• Stay at each location for 3-4 months at a time

Summary

An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Outpatient experience preferred but not required. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of adult patients. Therapist will be floating to outpatient centers in Boston area to provide clinical coverage for vacant positions, leaves of absences and clinical volume. Opportunity to work with variety of diagnosis and patient populations across MGB network. Salary Premium over standard non float salary.

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior speech pathologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication and swallowing disorders in patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
• Provide therapy to patients with various communication and swallowing disorders.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Experience

Speech pathology experience 3-5 years required and outpatient experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,664.00 - $119,787.20/Annual

Grade

6

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