Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem) (AFSCME)
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with disorders of voice, swallowing and related disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates patient education for various voice and swallowing disorders and for various treatments for these disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. The Speech-Language Pathologist is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research. Position : Speech Language Pathologist (AFSCME) Department : Center for Voice - Swallowing Schedule : Part time
Requirements
- Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Requires a current license and certification as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ASHA.
- ASHA membership required.
- Work requires a current CPR certification.
- Experienced therapists with FEES competency only.
- Requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.
- Effective interpersonal skills to be socially perceptive in accepting and relaying confidential information, communicating policies and procedures, and interacting with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
- Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
- Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
Responsibilities
- conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with disorders of voice, swallowing and related disorders
- participates patient education for various voice and swallowing disorders and for various treatments for these disorders
- plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments
- collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments
- provides student training according to departmental guidelines
- participates in continuous education
- assist in interdisciplinary research
Benefits
- benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
- contract increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- earned time cash out
- paid time off
- career advancement opportunities
- resources to support employee and family wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
