Speech Language Pathologist (Slp), Salem Outpatient (Per Diem)

Primary Location: Spaulding Outpatient Center - Salem, MA
Schedule: Monday - Friday

• this position is not accepting any clinical fellows at this time.
  

Summary
Provide evaluation and treatment to a pediatric population with language, cognitive-communicative, articulation, pragmatic/social language, fluency, voice and swallowing/feeding disorders. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others.
Key Responsibilities

• Language, cognitive-communicative, articulation, pragmatic/social language, fluency, voice and swallowing/feeding disorders are assessed according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Individually-tailored treatment plans reflect an understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan.
• Patient status is reassessed and treatment plan is modified based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Diagnostic findings and patient performance is documented in treatment program.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Accurate billing is prepared to reflect care provided to patients.
• Performance improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
  

Education/Degree
Required

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from an ASHA accredited university program required.
  

Licensure
Required

• Licensed (and in good standing) in Speech Language Pathology by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  

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
• 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 others 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 program needs to provide patient care.
  

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.
  

Primary Location
MA-Salem-SNS Spaulding North Shore
Work Locations
SNS Spaulding North Shore
Job
Speech Language
Organization
Spaulding Hospital North Shore(SRN and SNS)
Schedule
Per Diem
Standard Hours
1
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department
SNS Outpatient Salem
Job Posting
Jan 10, 2024

Skills: Microsoft Office Applications, Math, communication disorders , Verbal And Written Communication Skills, Computer Science

Experience: 0.00-2.00 Years