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Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge

Outpatient Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Full Time Pediatric SLP Spaulding Charlestown Outpatient 40 Hours

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

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

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.

Education Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Licenses and Credentials

Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred>

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Experience 1-2 years of experience required

3+ years of experience preferred

Experience evaluating and treating pediatric feeding disorders strongly preferred

Experience with AAC devices strongly preferred

Not accepting Clinical Fellows at this time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.

Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services 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%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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