Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in the Boston area is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. This position involves direct patient care in an acute hospital setting at Mass General Brigham's network.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists, mentoring junior staff, and delivering evidence-based therapy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• State license as Speech-Language Pathologist is required.
• CCC-SLP and CCC-A preferred by ASHA (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior speech pathologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication and swallowing disorders in patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
• Provide therapy to patients with various communication and swallowing disorders.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic assessments

Clinical procedures integration

SLP scope of practice knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with families

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

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

Summary

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior speech pathologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication and swallowing disorders in patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
• Provide therapy to patients with various communication and swallowing disorders.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

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

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

Experience

Speech pathology experience 2-3 years required and Acute hospital experience 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with 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)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$90,084.80 - $119,787.20/Annual

Grade

6At

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EEO Statement:

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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.

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