Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a per diem, on-site role at 57 Prospect Street. This position involves assessing and treating speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, with collaboration across the care team.

Applicants should have a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, MA license (CCC-SLP preferred), and BLS; CCC-A and CCC-SLP are desirable. On-site hospital environment with opportunities to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• MA Speech-language Pathologist License required.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• CCC-A certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Speech-language pathology knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage HospitalMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryResponsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions-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.QualificationsEducationMaster's Degree Speech Therapy requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsMA Speech-language Pathologist License requiredCertificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferredBasic Life Support certification preferredCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferredExperienceSpeech pathology experience 0-1 year preferredAcute hospital experience 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, 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.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location57 Prospect StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$35.84 - $54.82/HourlyGrade6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.