Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with a variety of pediatric communication disorders within a hospital-based outpatient setting. The Speech-Language Pathologist works to achieve established goals and objectives and to ensure the provision of optimal, family-centered patient care services. Compensation Pay Range:

Requirements

• MS in Speech Language Pathology from accredited school required
• Maintain active license to practice Speech Therapy in Massachusetts
• Maintain active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology in Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Speech Language Pathologist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
• Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence-based practice
• Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
• Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
• Follows the organization’s infection control standards
• Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
• Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
• Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient and family that are realistic, measurable and functional
• Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up care
• Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals
• Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
• Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
• Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
• Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
• Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
• Documentation/Billing
• Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
• Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
• Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
• Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
• Accurately performs all aspects of charging
• Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided
• Application of appropriate modifiers
• Charge correction
• Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions
• Productivity
• Strives to meet productivity standard for primary area(s)
• Technology
• Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
• Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
• Communication
• Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
• Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
• Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
• Professional Development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
• Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
• Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
• Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
• Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
• Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
• Professional Behaviors
• Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situations
• Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department
• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees