Speech Pathologist

Southcoast Health System•Fairhaven, MA

87d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. We are searching for a talented Speech Pathologist to join our VNA Rehab team in Fairhaven, MA. This is a per diem position with day shifts (8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Driving is required on average 3 or more times per week.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-ASHA) from the American Speech/Language & Hearing Association is required.
Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is required.
Two (2) years of related experience in the field of Speech Therapy is required.
A Speech Therapist licensed by the Board of Registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required in Rhode Island, subject to geographic area assignment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR certification are required.
MA and RI licensure will be needed.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, perform duties to support and in support of the Rehabilitation Department.
Assess, diagnose, treat and help to restore speech language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders within the patient's capabilities.