Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our clinical team. You will assess adults with neurogenic speech, language, and swallowing disorders, design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to improve patient outcomes.

This position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, MA licensure, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure to practice speech-language pathology in Massachusetts.
• Two years of experience with adults with neurogenic speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and time management with caseload handling.
• Detail-oriented work style (60%+ of time).
• Prior acute care and dysphagia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referred patients using tests, history, and measurements.
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans with patient/family and physician.
• Administers therapeutic techniques and monitors progress, adjusting as needed.
• Supervises affiliating students and volunteers in patient care.
• Documents care accurately in the medical record for ongoing care and billing.
• Coordinates with physicians, staff, and facilities to support care and discharge.
• Maintains knowledge through continuing education and professional activities.
• Participates in department meetings and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Detail orientation

Travel ability

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Massachusetts licensure

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Days will be typically two Saturdays a month anywhere from 4-8 hours depending on caseload,and coverage for staff vacations which may be any day/s Sunday through Friday. Sick coverage would be helpful if someone if free last minute.

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by planning, preparing and carrying out individually designed programs of speech therapy treatment to improve or restore function and enhance patient outcomes. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on improving patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully and empathetically treating patients with a variety of diagnoses.

Job Description:

Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program

2. Current licensure to practice speech/language pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. Two years work experience with adults with neurogenic speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

4. Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other healthcare providers.

5. Strong organization and time management skills to independently manage patient case load.

6. Ability to attend to detail more than 60% of the work time.

7. Prior acute care and dysphagia experience strongly preferred

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates referred patients accurately using appropriate tests, measurements, and history. Coordinates modified barium swallow studies with the Radiology Department as needed.
2. Develops comprehensive treatment plans in conjunction with the patient and/or family and physician which is based on the evaluation results and includes the frequency and duration of treatment, long- and short-term goals, and expected functional outcomes.
3. Administers appropriate therapeutic techniques accurately and continuously monitors the patient’s response to treatment, modifying the program as needed.
4. Assumes responsibility for orientation, training, and supervision of affiliating students and volunteers participating in patient care or departmental projects.
5. Documents patient care accurately and in a timely way in the medical record and as needed to facilitate continued care or billing.
6. Confers with the patient and/or family, referring physician, staff, vendors, or other facilities to facilitate or coordinate care, obtain patient equipment, or assist with discharge planning.
7. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education programs, professional organizations, and/or review of professional literature.
8. Participates in departmental meetings, projects, and ongoing performance improvement activities.
9. Participates in in-services, rounds, orientations, and committees within the hospital and/or the community to advance understanding of Speech Therapy services and contribute to patient care

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Normal hospital and clinic environment.
2. Ability to travel between office and inpatient buildings.
3. Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases

Pay Range:

$39.50 - $55.31

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled