Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Somerville
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Speech Language Pathologist Job DescriptionMass General Brigham is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Somerville, Massachusetts.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice, and swallowing disorders.Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess patients' speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice, and swallowing skills according to organizational and professional guidelines.
• Develop and implement individually-tailored treatment plans that reflect an understanding of patients' age and situation, including discharge plans.
• Reassess patient status and modify treatment plans based on patient progress towards stated goals.
• Document diagnostic findings and patient performance in treatment programs, ensuring complete, timely, and accurate documentation in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
• Prepare accurate billing to reflect care provided to patients.
• Orient, train, and mentor Speech Language Pathology and health care students to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Identify and act upon performance improvement opportunities to implement best practices.
• Complete additional department, organization, or network activities as established.
• Uphold Mass General Brigham's Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.Qualifications and Experience:
  • Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from an ASHA-accredited university program required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience for Advanced Clinician, 5 years for Clinical Specialist, and 10 years for Expert Clinician.
  • Licensed (and in good standing), or eligible for licensure, in Speech Language Pathology by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • 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 in English.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
  • Computer proficiency required, with Microsoft Office applications preferred and ability to learn new software.
  • Maintain a variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend, and travel).Benefits:
    • Medical benefits
    • Dental benefits
    • Vision benefits
    • Life insurance
    • Employee assistance programs

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