Speech Language Pathologist SLP

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

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. The role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

This onsite position at 1575 Cambridge Street offers a 40-hour work week with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred.
• Experience in acute hospital settings preferred (0-1 year).

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

Strong interpersonal skills

Patient education

Clinical assessment skills

Team collaboration

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.

Summary

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

Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers 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)

• 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

1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$90,084.80 - $119,787.20/Annual

Grade

6

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EEO Statement

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. 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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