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Mass General Brigham

Speech Therapist, Outpatient - East Greenwich

Mass General Brigham, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, us, 02818

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Speech Therapist, Outpatient - East Greenwich Full-time, 40-hour schedule

Job Summary Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.

Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.

Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.

Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Qualifications Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy required.

Licenses and Credentials

Speech‑language Pathologist [Rhode Island License] - required.

Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) - required.

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License (State License) - preferred.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC‑A) - preferred.

Experience

Speech pathology experience 0‑1 year preferred.

Acute Hospital Experience 0‑1 Year Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.

Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures independently.

Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech‑language pathology scope of practice.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Additional Job Details Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1351 South County Trail

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $78,104.00 - $115,388.00 annually

Grade: 6

EEO Statement Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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