Tufts Medicine
Speech Language Pathologist - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics - Boston
Tufts Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Tufts Medical Center - Corporate LocationThis clinician is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing complex problems relating to speech, language, communication. Responsible for formulating and recommending a plan, which may include therapy for the diagnosed problems, referrals for further consultations, extended speech and language evaluations, or suggestions for a home training program in order to achieve a maximum level of functional independence. This position will work in an outpatient setting.
This position is also responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care appropriately in the medical record to comply with the policies and procedures of the department and JCAHO requirements.
Also responsible for supervision of other staff clinicians.**Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications:** **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Six (6) years of experience including two (2) years of experience with head injured patients.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.2. Based on behavioral observations, a complete case history from the patient and/or the family, and the results of standardized tests, is responsible for evaluating the status of the patient/client and making a diagnosis using accepted professional standards and individual experience and judgement. 10. Completes documentation, including evaluation reports, progress notes, periodic re-assessments and d/c summaries in a timely manner.
Complies with insurance requirements including obtaining MD signatures and insurance approvals.11. Responsible for coordination of the Graduate Student Internship program in Speech- Language Pathology. Contacts participating graduate programs, develops criteria, clinical procedures, caseload size, and evaluates clinical skills following internship. 16. Keeps abreast of current literature in the field and for acquiring the knowledge and skills regarding new tests, instruments, machines, etc. in the field. 17. Maintains a working knowledge of the patient care program and devices available to patients. 19. May perform related bookkeeping duties.**Physical Requirements:** 3. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
**Skills & Abilities:** 1.Broad foundation of knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide variety of speech, language, cognitive, communicative, and swallowing disorders.2. Demonstrate interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, and willing to work one-on-one or a group basis.3. Ability to work independently, to be self-motivated and well organized. Ability to function well in very busy situations.8. Ability to read/write and communicate in English.9. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age populations in order to provide care appropriately. 10. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and adjust plan of care as appropriate.11. Demonstrates proper time management skills to attain department productivity while assuring quality patient care.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tufts Medical Center - Corporate LocationThis clinician is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing complex problems relating to speech, language, communication. Responsible for formulating and recommending a plan, which may include therapy for the diagnosed problems, referrals for further consultations, extended speech and language evaluations, or suggestions for a home training program in order to achieve a maximum level of functional independence. This position will work in an outpatient setting.
This position is also responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care appropriately in the medical record to comply with the policies and procedures of the department and JCAHO requirements.
Also responsible for supervision of other staff clinicians.**Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications:** **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Six (6) years of experience including two (2) years of experience with head injured patients.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.2. Based on behavioral observations, a complete case history from the patient and/or the family, and the results of standardized tests, is responsible for evaluating the status of the patient/client and making a diagnosis using accepted professional standards and individual experience and judgement. 10. Completes documentation, including evaluation reports, progress notes, periodic re-assessments and d/c summaries in a timely manner.
Complies with insurance requirements including obtaining MD signatures and insurance approvals.11. Responsible for coordination of the Graduate Student Internship program in Speech- Language Pathology. Contacts participating graduate programs, develops criteria, clinical procedures, caseload size, and evaluates clinical skills following internship. 16. Keeps abreast of current literature in the field and for acquiring the knowledge and skills regarding new tests, instruments, machines, etc. in the field. 17. Maintains a working knowledge of the patient care program and devices available to patients. 19. May perform related bookkeeping duties.**Physical Requirements:** 3. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
**Skills & Abilities:** 1.Broad foundation of knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide variety of speech, language, cognitive, communicative, and swallowing disorders.2. Demonstrate interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, and willing to work one-on-one or a group basis.3. Ability to work independently, to be self-motivated and well organized. Ability to function well in very busy situations.8. Ability to read/write and communicate in English.9. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age populations in order to provide care appropriately. 10. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and adjust plan of care as appropriate.11. Demonstrates proper time management skills to attain department productivity while assuring quality patient care.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr