SLP - Feeding and Swallowing - Spaulding

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 59,842 - 96,266; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salem, MA is seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation of treatment programs, and educating families. A Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and relevant certifications are required. The position offers competitive pay and is onsite only, with scheduled weekly hours of 40.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Speech-language Pathologist State License is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment to patients with speech and language disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Document patient performance in treatment program.
• Prepare accurate billing reflecting care provided to patients.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic skills in math and computer science

Speech language evaluation and treatment techniques

Problem solving skills for treatment planning

Computer proficiency

Ability to prioritize work

Attention to detail

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology or Speech Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Overview

Site: Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.

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

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Spaulding Salem Outpatient Center for Children

40 Hours

Provide evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing disorders. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing skills are assessed according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Individually-tailored treatment plans reflect an understanding of patients’ age and situation including discharge plan.
• Patient status is reassessed and treatment plan is modified based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Diagnostic findings and patient performance is documented in treatment program.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Accurate billing is prepared to reflect care provided to patients.
• Speech Language Pathology and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required or 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] - required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required

Experience / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing.
• Association or meet educational requirements for certification or is completing Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
• Basic skills in math and computer science.
• Appropriate knowledge of speech language evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
• Effective problem solving skills for speech language evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient’s age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
• Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery.
• Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

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%)
• 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%)

Work Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 35 Congress Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $43.44 - $69.88/Hourly
• Grade: PF1444

EEO Statement

3400 Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, 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.