PEDIATRIC SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Requisition Number R-22351 Facility LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name SSH OPD Rehab Status Part time Budgeted Hours 20 Shift Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Position Summary The Outpatient Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients with a variety of pediatric communication disorders within a hospital-based outpatient setting. The Speech‑Language Pathologist works to achieve established goals and objectives and to ensure the provision of optimal, family‑centered patient care services. Compensation Pay Range Essential Functions Patient Care Provides comprehensive evaluations, re‑evaluations, and treatments through discharge in accordance with departmental and discipline‑specific standards and insurance parameters. Evaluates, plans, directs, and implements patient care using evidence-based practice. Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies. Provides direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care. Directs other licensed and non‑licensed personnel as required, such as rehab aides and volunteers, delegating duties appropriately according to role, knowledge, and capability. Follows the organization’s infection control standards. Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care. Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status. Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient and family that are realistic, measurable, and functional. Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings, including rehabilitation potential, prognosis, frequency, and duration of follow‑up care. Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals. Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary. Interacts with patients and families in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity, and patience. Discharges patients from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate. Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision, and values. Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures. Documentation/Billing Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge, and charge entry. Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs. Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. Takes responsibility for providing accurate information during handoff. Accurately performs all aspects of charging including entering charges that reflect documented treatment, applying appropriate modifiers, charge correction, and co‑treatment or concurrent/group treatment sessions. Productivity Strives to meet productivity standards for primary area(s). Technology Possesses willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization. Embraces technological advances that allow effective and efficient communication of information. Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance. Communication Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non‑verbal). Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices. Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested. Professional Development Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development. Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving evidence. Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students. Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice. Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals. Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth, such as attending in‑services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles. Professional Behaviors Maintains a professional and appropriate manner of conversation. Maintains composure during stressful situations. Completes clinical and non‑clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines, and assigned deadlines. Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving in day‑to‑day operations as well as in emergent situations. Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command. Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department. Non-Essential Functions Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education - Required MS in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school. Minimum Work Experience Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred. Required Licenses / Registrations SLP – Speech Language Pathologist Maintain active license to practice Speech Therapy in Massachusetts. Required Certifications Maintain active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech‑Language Pathology in Massachusetts. Hours 20 Very Specific Hours: Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Wednesday from 2 pm to 7:30 pm, Friday from 8/9 am to 4:30/5:30 pm. License/Registration/Certification Requirements Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH). Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) – American Speech‑Language Hearing Association (ASHA). INSTRUCTOR – Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH). Speech Language Pathologist – Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) – Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co