Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist - In-Patient Per Diem Position

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for speech therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills through comprehensive assessment and testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Master's degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders
  • Licensure/Certification: State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
• Preferred:
  • Experience: Competency in performing modified barium swallow exams

About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

Job Info

• Job Identification View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 05/21/2026, 09:04 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree (18 years)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Saint Vincent Hospital (On-site)
• Assignment Category Part Time 2 - Per Diem
• Pay Range $24.62 - $38.16 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience