Speech Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home evaluation and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized plans, and deliver therapy to enhance communication, safety, independence, and quality of life.

The role emphasizes coordination with families and interdisciplinary teams, as well as aural rehabilitation and AAC support to meet hearing-related communication

Qualifications

• Expertise in speech-language pathology with adult clinical experience.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning for speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and provide family-centered guidance.
• Competence in aural rehabilitation and AAC/communication support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and support for hearing-related communication needs.
• Assess and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs as required.

Skills

SLP expertise

Adult clinical exp

Assessment & planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Aural rehab & AAC

Job description

Role:

Provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders, including speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing.

Key Duties

• Conduct in-home assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and support for hearing-related communication needs.
• Assess and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Expertise in speech-language pathology with adult clinical experience.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills for speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and provide family-centered guidance.
• Competence in aural rehabilitation and AAC/communication support.