Speech Language Pathologist SLP Neuro Per Diem

Mass General Brigham • Medford, MA

9d • $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation seeks a per diem Neuro Speech Language Pathologist to work two days per week at its onsite clinic. The role serves patients with a wide variety of neurological impairments as part of an interdisciplinary team. The clinic offers mentorship and educational opportunities to staff.

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. The role requires patient care and includes evaluating patients, developing and carrying out individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Therapy.
• State license as a Speech-language Pathologist.
• Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech and language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
• Ability to perform functions within the contemporary scope of practice for audiology and speech-language pathology.
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of state standards and federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Speech pathology experience (0–1 year preferred).
• Acute hospital experience (0–1 year preferred).
• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Implement treatment plans using a variety of techniques and modalities.
• Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders and strategies for improving communication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders.

Benefits

• The posting mentions comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level