POSITION SUMMARY :
The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive assessments of outpatient pediatric patients with speech and language disorders.
This position requires at least 3 years of pediatric speech and language experience. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates patient evaluation and education for various speech and language disorders.
The Speech-Language Pathologist plans and implements individual / group speech-language pathology treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care with the community providers.
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.
Position : Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Department : Center for Voice / Swallowing
Schedule : Per Diem, (AFSCME)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION :
Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :
Requires a current license and certification as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ASHA. ASHA membership required.
Work requires a current CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE :
Experienced therapists encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
- Requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.
- Effective interpersonal skills to be socially perceptive in accepting and relaying confidential information, communicating policies and procedures, and interacting with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
- Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
- Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans