Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

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Position: Speech Pathologist

Department: Otolaryngology

Schedule: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Full-time position for a pediatric speech language pathologist includes specialized practice in feeding and swallowing evaluations and therapy and pediatric modified barium swallow studies, with additional practice in speech and language evaluations and therapy. Services are provided in both outpatient and inpatient capacities. This role is in person. Candidate must be available to work weekends.

Additional responsibilities include documentation, care coordination as it pertains to the patient's speech and language and/or feeding needs, and collaboration with peers as well as the medical team.

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive assessments of inpatients and outpatients with disorders of pediatric feeding disorder, communication, voice and cognition. Plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments to achieve the highest possible level of independence. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. Is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Conducts feeding and swallowing evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Conducts speech-language pathology evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment. Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
• Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of speech-language pathology programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
• Orients medical professional staff and the community to speech-language pathology and supervises speech-language pathology students.
• Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Inpatient coverage and weekends may be required in a rotating fashion once training is provided

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Work requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Work requires a current license required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ASHA membership preferred.
• Work requires a current CPR certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
• Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans