Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist (40hrs) - East Sandwich

Speech Language Pathologist

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Job 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.

- 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.

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

Licenses and Credentials: Speech-Language Pathologist [Massachusetts License] - required.

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - ASHA - required.

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - ASHA - 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 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%)

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