Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 102,696,000 - 157,082,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist for Nantucket Cottage Hospital to assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent speech and related disorders. The role involves direct care on site at 57 Prospect Street with daily responsibilities in evaluation, treatment planning, and family education.

LICENSING: MA SLP license required; CCC-SLP/CCC-A preferred; Basic Life Support preferred. Acute hospital experience is preferred; per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• MA SLP license is required; CCC-SLP/CCC-A preferred; BLS preferred.
• Experience in acute hospital settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Document progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic assessments

Clinical procedures

Communication strategies

Education

Master's in 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.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

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.

Qualifications

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

6

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 Veterans 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.

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