Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Float
Mass General Brigham
Summary
An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of adult patients. Therapist will be floating to outpatient centers in Boston area to provide clinical coverage for vacant positions, leaves of absences and clinical volume. Opportunity to work with variety of diagnosis and patient populations across MGB network. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior speech pathologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication and swallowing disorders in patients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
- Provide therapy to patients with various communication and swallowing disorders.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Licenses and Credentials: Speech-language Pathologist [State License] required. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] preferred. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] preferred.
Experience: Speech pathology experience 3-5 years required and outpatient experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
- Speech-language Pathologist State License required
- Speech pathology experience 3-5 years required
- Outpatient experience preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech-language
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures to perform clinical services independently
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice
- Understanding implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making
- Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.