Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient, Per Diem

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $32.76 - $58.96 Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday Scheduled Hours: Per diem, variable weekdays and part of weekend rotation Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Cost Center: 26000 - 3920 Speech Therapy This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Major Responsibilities Conducts diagnostic evaluations of various communication disorders. This may include, but is not limited to, language disorders, articulation deficits, auditory and auditory‑perceptual deficits, voice disorders, stuttering and neurological disorders such as congenital, developmental, or acquired. Assessment may include consideration of the physical status of the oral and vocal mechanisms, breathing patterns, vocabulary, language structure, articulation, voice quality, fluency, auditory processing, language integration, written language and such other parameters as may be deemed appropriate. Analyzes client’s data and interprets test results to physicians. Provides remedial treatment in both individual and group settings for children and adults with the above communication and swallowing disorders, utilizing clinical techniques appropriate to each type of disorder. Uses complex decision making to analyze each patient’s problems and develop treatment interventions to maximize function in daily living activities. Recommends, designs, and/or implements augmentative methods of communication such as communication boards and mechanical devices when oral and/or aural communication is not possible. This is done in conjunction with the patient, family and/or others. Provides information about the communication disorders to patients, families and others. Designs and establishes home programs and other activities which may be used for carryover or reinforcement of the therapy program. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education Required: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. Current MA Speech Pathology license. Member of ASHA (American Speech Hearing Association). Preferred: Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Experience/Skills Required: Attainment of the certificate of clinical competence. This typically takes one year. Effective verbal and written communication skill; demonstrated clinical knowledge. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team. Preferred: Preferred experience/skills not specified. ADDENDUM FOR: Inpatient Milford Regional Medical Center Speech therapy treatment excludes child and adolescent populations for inpatient care at Milford Regional Medical Center. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health