Speech Path Cert CC Per Diem

86379BR

Ambulatory Services

Job Posting Description

CCC-SLP and MA license required. Inpatient SLP Experience Required

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Indicates Essential Job Function – primary responsibilities an employee must perform, with or without reasonable accommodations. List up to six essential functions of the position, in order of importance, and the approximate time spent on each over the course of the year.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Administers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs.
• Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy treatment plan to meet needs of patient. Instructs patient, family, teachers and support personnel, as appropriate, for carryover of therapy activities. Seeks resources as needed.
• Evaluates and reports patient progress to treatment team and family. Maintains communication with other members of treatment team to ensure coordinated effort.
• Documents and reports pertinent patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains expected productivity standards.
• Provides continuity of coverage in emergency situations. Covers other service areas as directed by supervisor.
• Provides clinical supervision to graduate students, clinical fellows, and other staff members as requested by the supervisor or director. Acts as a resource in area of expertise.
• Transports patients and their equipment weighing up to 200 pounds, or assists in these activities, using safe body mechanics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in treatment techniques for all age groups between 0 and 21 years.
• Successfully completes Hospital and department specific orientation and ongoing mandatory education requirements.
• Other essential duties may be assigned as necessary to the operations of the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Master's Degree from an accredited program in speech-language pathology is required. A minimum of nine months of professional experience is required. Knowledge of basic treatments and procedures in patient care is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of normal and abnormal development for patient care and safety for infant, toddler, latency, adolescents, and young adults.
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal and abnormal processes of communication and oral motor function.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize a caseload and is prepared for sessions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and caregiver information.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous behavior.
• Engages in ethical treatment as delineated by ASHA.
• Provides compassionate care to patients and families.
• Communicates effectively with other team members.
• Participates in department quality assurance activities.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
• Accepts specific non-patient care related duties within the department.
• Attends and participates in hospital in-services, workshops and professional conferences in order to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB

• Current Certification of Clinical Competence granted by ASHA.
• Current licensure as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification must be maintained during employment.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required

Experience:

• Inpatient Speech Therapy: 1 year (Required)

Status

Part-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Per Diem

Standard Hours per Week

1

Pay Range

$35.62-$57.00 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Brighton

Job Posting Category

Rehabilitation

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only