Speech Pathologist - Acute Care

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Hospital in Boston is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for our adult inpatient team. The successful candidate will work within a 16+ inpatient SLP group and provide swallowing, speech-language, and communication interventions to adults with complex medical conditions in the acute care setting.

You will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team at 50 Staniford Street, with a schedule of 4 x 10-hour days including weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• MA State license or CCC-SLP eligibility.
• 1–2 years acute hospital experience preferred, including instrumental swallowing assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide swallowing, speech-language, and communication interventions to adults in the acute care setting.
• Collaborate with a 16+ member inpatient SLP team and participate in rounds.
• Support patient and family education and discharge planning.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Inpatient hospital experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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Job Summary

The Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a full-time SLP for our adult, inpatient team. The successful candidate will work on a team with 16+ inpatient SLP’s and will provide swallowing, speech-language, and communication interventions to adults with complex medical, neurologic, oncologic, and surgical disorders in the acute care setting.

About Us

We emphasize holistic patient care, teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy. Opportunities abound to enhance your clinical knowledge, develop professionally, collaborate with other disciplines, and contribute to hospital-wide initiatives and the training of healthcare professionals. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is a 1000+ bed, academic medical institution associated with Harvard Medical School. MGH is a Level 1 trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Quality Center, known as a leader in caring for patients with neurologic and neurosurgical disorders, complex medical conditions, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular/ thoracic surgeries. We are located in the heart of Boston, MA and are part of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Healthcare System. We are committed to building and fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture.

About You

You demonstrate a strong interest and comfort in a reflective medical SLP practice, curiosity, teamwork, flexibility, and a desire to grow professionally. You are self-directed and contribute as a member of the team. We are looking for a speech pathologist who seeks to develop strong partnerships with patients, families, and interprofessional colleagues.

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Speech Therapy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Master’s degree in Speech-language pathology/Communication disorders MA State license, or eligibility for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association BLS Certification

Experience

speech pathology experience 1-2 years preferred; acute hospital experience 1-2 years preferred including instrumental swallowing assessments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Availability to work 4 x 10-hour days, including weekends.
• Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care.
• 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

• 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 Occasional (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 50 Staniford Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $90,000 - $119,787.20/Annual
• Grade 6

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General 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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