SLP - Feeding and Swallowing - Spaulding

Spaulding Hospital North Shore; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Massachusetts seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, and swallowing disorders. The role involves creating tailored treatment plans and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Speech Therapy and required licenses. This role offers the opportunity to impact patient care positively while being part of a comprehensive healthcare team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment for speech and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individually tailored treatment plans.
• Document diagnostic findings and patient performance.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Basic skills in math and computer science

Effective problem-solving skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Feeding and Swallowing

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.

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 are 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

None specified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech‑Language Hearing.
• Meet educational requirements for certification or is completing Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 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 considering patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basic skills in teaching others 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 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%)
• 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%)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shaughnessy‑Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.