Speech Pathologist - Acute Care

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a full‑time Speech-Language Pathologist for the adult inpatient team. You will join a 16+ member inpatient SLP group delivering swallowing, speech-language, and communication interventions for adults with complex medical conditions.

The role emphasizes reflective clinical practice, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing professional development in a leading academic medical center in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• MA State license or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts.
• CCC-SLP certification by ASHA is required.
• BLS certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide swallowing, speech-language, and communication interventions to adults in acute care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary inpatient team to plan patient care.
• Maintain flexible scheduling to support patient care needs and program goals.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reflective medical SLP practice

Curiosity

Flexibility

Self-directed

Education

Master's Degree Speech Therapy

MA State license or eligibility

CCC-SLP - ASHA

BLS Certification

Job description

Site: The General 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

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.

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

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

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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