Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Salem Outpatient (Per diem)

Site: Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc.

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Job 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.

Qualifications

Primary Location : Spaulding Outpatient Center - Salem, MA
Schedule : Monday - Friday
*this position is not accepting any clinical fellows at this time. 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.

Qualifications - External Education/Degree Required

• Masters 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 patients 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.

EEO Statement

Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

35 Congress Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.