Speech Language Pathologist – Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 48,023 - 69,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Brockton, Massachusetts. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech and swallowing disorders, developing individualized therapy plans, and coordinating care alongside other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, possess strong clinical and assessment skills, and be adept in communication. We offer competitive compensation ranging from $34.86 to $50.72 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have certification from ASHA and a current MA license in Speech Language Pathology.
• Ability to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) Studies required.
• Previous medical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, treats, and educates patients with speech and swallowing disorders.
• Develops personalized therapy plans based on each patient's condition.
• Coordinates care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Overview

At Boston Medical Center South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, treats, provides rehabilitation, counsels, and educates patients with disorders of swallowing, speech, language, and cognition to restore or improve function. The SLP also develops and implements individualized plan of therapy care based on patient's medical condition, rehabilitation potential and prognosis. Additionally, the SLP coordinates and effectively delivers care in conjunction with other health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based evaluation and treatment to diverse, medically challenging patient population.
• Provides quality service delivery techniques that facilitate optimum services to meet patient needs being sensitive to patient's age, social, cultural, educational, and vocational background.
• Provides appropriate written and/or verbal education on communication and/or swallowing disorders to patients, families, and professionals.
• Maintain and complete patient records by providing objective, analytic documentation of patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Completes appropriate Speech Pathology charges rendered each month.
• Establishes appropriate policies and procedures for the department.
• Works with medical/allied health personnel to coordinate dysphagia protocols and treatment strategies.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
• Experience: Previous medical setting experience preferred, although other relevant clinical experience considered.
• Certification/Licensure: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA and current MA license in Speech Language Pathology; BLS required.
• Proficiency in Meditech preferred.
• Ability to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) Studies required.
• Excellent assessment, clinical, and organizational skills and charge capabilities.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and move patients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Compensation

Range: $34.86- $50.72 per hour. Compensation includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and other resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.

Accommodations

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request.