Per Diem Inpatient Speech Therapist

Tufts Medicine

2d•$37 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

Tufts Medicine is looking for qualified Inpatient Per Diem Speech Therapists to join their team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. This clinician is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing problems relating to speech, language, and communication disorders. They will formulate and recommend a plan of care, which may include therapy, referrals, or home training programs, to maximize functional independence. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and requires accurate, age-appropriate documentation in compliance with departmental policies and JCAHO requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Speech Therapist License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and/or screens patients referred to Speech and Language Pathology with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency while successfully delivering competent care to patients in a continuum of ages from infancy to adulthood.
Based on behavioral observations, a complete case history from the patient and/or the family, and the results of standardized tests, is responsible for evaluating the status of the patient/client and making a diagnosis using accepted professional standards and individual experience and judgement.
Makes recommendations which may include therapy, referrals for further consultations, extended speech and language evaluations, or suggestions for a home training program monitored by the clinician.
Prepares complete written reports of evaluations and progress of individual cases.
Consults with clients, patients and/or caregiver concerning recommendations and necessary carryover programs. Evaluates progress to ascertain effectiveness of home programs.
Selects the appropriate tests, measures, and rehabilitation services, and providing these in a consistent, efficient manner of high-quality patient care.
Informs and consults with medical personnel concerning type, extent, and prognosis of speech and/or language disorders with regard to pre and post operative, medicinal or other medically prescribed procedures.
Follows through with client needs: communicates with professionals, other disciplines, and businesspersons serving the client, and provides information to various social agencies, which may be involved.
Completes documentation, including evaluation reports, progress notes, periodic re-assessments and d/c summaries in a timely manner. Complies with insurance requirements including obtaining MD signatures and insurance approvals.
Participates in regularly held staff conferences, to determine and reassess treatment goals and progress; and for attending family conferences to keep the family abreast of progress and problems.
Participates in interdisciplinary and family conferences with other professionals serving the patient in order to coordinate services.
Educates and in-services staff on clinical skills, acts as a clinical liaison to other staff. Assumes accountability for professional growth and development in order to maintain a high level of clinical competency, accepts role of clinical instructor.
Coordinates, oversees and is responsible for the day to day operations of scheduling, hiring, training and other daily operations for the Speech and Language Program.
Monitors individual workloads and assisting the appointment secretary in scheduling sufficient clinical activity in order to meet workload requirement.
Keeps abreast of current literature in the field and for acquiring the knowledge and skills regarding new tests, instruments, machines, etc. in the field.
Maintains a working knowledge of the patient care program and devices available to patients.
May be responsible for initiating and/or participating in research projects, as required.
May perform related bookkeeping duties.