Speech Therapist-per diem

Conifer Health Solutions • Worcester, MA

3d

About The Position

NEW HIGHER RATES! Acute Care SLP; MBS experience preferred Monthly weekend commitment required Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester. Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen. Position Summary: Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Requirements

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders
• State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

Nice To Haves

• Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for speech therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees