Speech Therapist II (Per diem)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Per diem Speech Language Pathologist performs diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic treatments utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of inpatients with speech, language, swallowing and hearing impairments when referred by staff physicians, house officers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners. Position Speech Therapist II Department Speech/Language Therapy Schedule Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

Assists the health care team in implementing the plan of care. Performs patient evaluations in an accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates ability to appropriately select, administer, score and interpret formal and informal assessment tools. Demonstrates ability to develop, modify, and advance treatment programs that maximize the highest functional performance of each patient, in a creative, skillful and efficient manner, and in collaboration with other team members. Appropriately addresses patient education needs including, but not limited to discharge planning, home exercise programs and equipment needs . Demonstrates ethical behavior as defined by profession, industry and/or organization. Demonstrates documentation that adheres to departmental, professional and regulatory standards and time frames with clinical, multi/interdisciplinary and payer mandated documentation and clinical care communication. Submits timely and accurate charges. Demonstrates compliance with policy, procedure and practice standards. Demonstrates responsibility for and the enhancement of clinical skills through in-services, literature review, self-study or other learning opportunities during the year. Knows and understands job responsibilities and takes charge of and accepts these responsibilities. Demonstrates ability to learn and apply new skill. Completes appropriate competencies for the hospital and department. Provides patient care based on evidence based medicine. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient right to confidentiality. Adjusts schedule as necessary in view of fluctuations in workload.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent from an ASHA accredited school.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Current SLP license in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Current CPR certification.

EXPERIENCE

Proficiency in MBS and ICU experience preferred; minimum of one year acute care experience required. Compensation Range: $36.30 - $52.64 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Elizabeth's Medical Center