Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH); Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing and related disorders. Master's Degree in Speech Therapy is required; MA Speech-Language Pathologist license required; CCC-SLP and CCC-A preferred; BLS preferred.

Acute hospital experience 0–1 year preferred. Position is on-site at 57 Prospect Street and offered as Per Diem.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required.
• MA Speech-language Pathologist License required
• CCC-SLP and CCC-A preferred
• BLS certification preferred
• CCC-SLP/CCC-A preferred
• Speech pathology experience 0–1 year preferred
• Acute hospital experience 0–1 year 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

Diagnostics familiarity

Clinical procedures

Scope of practice

Problem solving

Regulations

Education

Master's Degree Speech Therapy

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Mass 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 Summary

Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.

Essential 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.

Education

Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

MA Speech-language Pathologist License required

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Basic Life Support certification preferred

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

Experience

Speech 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$35.84 - $54.82/Hourly

Grade

6At 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.

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 .

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