Speech Therapist; Acute Care; Per Diem-Days

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking an Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist. The role involves evaluating and implementing treatment programs, ensuring high-quality patient care for a diverse age range from neonatal to geriatric. Applicants must possess a Master's degree, appropriate certification, and preferably have experience in modified barium swallow exams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders required.
• State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA are required.
• Preferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements treatment programs for patients.
• Responds to physician orders and administers tests.
• Develops goals based on patient and family expectations.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Acute Care SLP; MBS experience preferred

Monthly weekend commitment required

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary:

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for speech therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:
Required: Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders

Experience:

Preferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams

Certifications:

Required: State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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