Outpatient Pediatric SLP - Per Diem

Per Diem SLP - Pediatrics Spaulding Salem Outpatient Center for Children – Afternoon coverage needed.

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.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

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] – (preferred)

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology [CCC‑SLP] – American Speech Language Hearing Association (preferred)

Experience 1+ year experience required.

Outpatient experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.

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%)

Equal Opportunity Employer Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. 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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