What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist SLP Per Diem position at Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge?
Summary
Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- 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 through a variety of techniques and modalities.
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Licenses and Credentials
Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
Experience
speech pathology experience 0-1 year preferred acute hospital experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
