What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist SLP position at Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge?
Qualifications and Experience
Education/Degree
Required
* Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from an ASHA accredited university program required.
Preferred Experience Required
* A minimum of 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician.
* A minimum of 5 years experience for Clinical Specialist.
* A minimum of 10 years experience for Expert Clinician.
Preferred Licensure Required
* Licensed (and in good standing), or eligible for licensure, in Speech Language Pathology by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Preferred Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required * Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing. Association or meet educational requirements for certification or is completing Clinical Fellowship Year.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
* Basic skills in math and computer science.
* Appropriate knowledge of speech language evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
* Effective problem solving skills for speech language evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
* Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
* Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
* Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
* Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
Preferred
* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
* Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. * Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
* High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
* Attention to detail.
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.
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.
