Speech-Language Pathologist, 40 Hours Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

6d•$71,781 - $129,230•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Speech-Language Pathologist at UMass Memorial Health, a premier health system in Central Massachusetts. The role involves evaluating patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders, administering diagnostic testing, providing rehabilitation, developing treatment protocols, and participating in quality improvement teams. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, regardless of their title, and fosters a culture of respect and collaboration. The health system is comprised of over 20,000 employees working together to provide exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
Current MA Speech Pathology license.
Member of ASHA (American Speech Hearing Association).
Attainment of the certificate of clinical competence (typically takes one year).
Effective verbal and written communication skill.
Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
Experience in dysphagia required.
Competency in instrumental evaluation (MBS and FEES) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Conducts diagnostic evaluations of various communication disorders in both children and adults, including language disorders, articulation deficits, auditory and auditory-perceptual deficits, voice disorders, stuttering, and neurological disorders. Assessment may include consideration of the physical status of the oral and vocal mechanisms, breathing patterns, vocabulary, language structure, articulation, voice quality, fluency, auditory processing, language integration, written language, and other relevant parameters.
Analyzes client’s data and interprets test results to physicians.
Provides remedial treatment in both individual and group settings for children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders, utilizing appropriate clinical techniques.
Uses complex decision making to analyze each patient’s problems and develop treatment interventions to maximize function in daily living activities.
Recommends, designs, and/or implements augmentative methods of communication such as communication boards and mechanical devices when oral and/or aural communication is not possible, in conjunction with the patient, family, and/or others.
Provides information about communication disorders to patients, families, and others.
Designs and establishes home programs and other activities for carryover or reinforcement of the therapy program.
Maintains records and reports necessary to the conduct of treatment, including diagnostic evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, monthly physician renewals, progress reports, and treatment summaries.
Confers with other individuals and/or agencies involved with the patient’s program, such as physicians, other related professions, school personnel, and social service agencies.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates the use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.