Speech Pathologist - PRN Outpatient Pediatrics

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing evaluation and treatment services for pediatric patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Speech Therapy and have experience with pediatric patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your skills will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing communication abilities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values high-performing teams and is committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required; no experience substitution.
• 1-2 years of outpatient pediatric speech pathology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient speech and language services to pediatric patients.
• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for communication and swallowing disorders.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication Skills

Pediatric Experience

Diagnostic Assessments

Bilingual Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Tools

Augmentative Alternative Communication Devices

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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

The Speech-Language Pathologist, with an unrestricted Massachusetts license, is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment services for patients referred with speech, language and/or swallowing disorders. Services are provided on an outpatient basis.

Our Speech Pathology team services patients who have a wide variety of communication and swallowing disorders at the inpatient and outpatient levels. Our team currently works with adults at the inpatient level, adults and pediatrics at the outpatient level, and completes adult video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).

We are currently looking for a Speech Pathologist who provides skilled speech-language and swallowing services as assigned to pediatrics in the outpatient setting on alternating Saturday mornings (2-3x/month) at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in accordance with State Licensure Statute and Regulations, Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, applicable federal, state and regulatory agencies’ standards and regulations, hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Bilingual therapists are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:

1. Provide outpatient speech and language services on alternating Saturday mornings (2-3x/month) to pediatric patients during weekend hours of operation. Areas of service include but are not limited to expressive and receptive language, articulation, and evaluation and use of Augmentative Alternative Communication devices.
2. Evaluate patient's communication and swallowing function using standardized evaluations, clinical evaluations, and parent/patient report. Identify speech and/or language disorders and associated dysfunction(s). In collaboration with patient and/or caregiver, develop a treatment plan with treatment goals aimed at maximizing function.
3. Provide appropriate treatment for patient based upon patient/caregiver goals to maximize outcomes.
4. Demonstrate competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
5. Consult with other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
6. Manage patient caseload assigned.
7. Maintain documentation per departmental policy and format that is accurate, complete, and timely, demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
8. Participate in activities aimed at increasing knowledge, skills, and professional development.
9. Participate in departmental meetings to help formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.
11. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient's services by the Speech Pathology team.

Experience working with pediatrics at the outpatient level, especially in expressive and receptive language, and evaluation and treatment of children who use Alternative Augmentative Communication devices, is highly desirable. Bilingual therapists are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required. This role does not accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Licenses and Credentials

• Speech-language Pathologist [State License]
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - preferred

Experience

1-2 years of outpatient pediatric speech pathology experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech and language.
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures and perform services independently.
• Understanding of contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
• 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 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: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.