Speech Language Pathologist - Salem
Spaulding Hospital North Shore(SRN and SNS)

Job Info

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Summary

Provideevaluation and treatment to patients of all ages with speech, language,cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing disorders. Practice incollaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, andfinancial resources effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

• Speech, language,cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing skills are assessed according to organizationaland professional guidelines.
• Individually-tailored treatment plans reflect an understanding ofpatients' age and situation including discharge plan.
• Patient status is reassessed and treatment plan is modified basedon patient progress towards stated goals.
• Diagnostic findings and patient performance is documented intreatment program.
• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facilityand practice guidelines.
• Accurate billing is prepared to reflect care provided topatients.
• Speech Language Pathology and health care students are oriented,trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
• Performance improvement opportunities are identified and actedupon as appropriate to implement best practices.
• Additionaldepartment, organization, or network activities are completed per establishedobjectives.
• PCCOrganizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect,and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications
Education/Degree

Required

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from anASHA accredited university program required.

Experience

Required

• Aminimum of 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician.
• Aminimum of 5 years experience for Clinical Specialist.
• Aminimum of 10 years experience for Expert Clinician.

Licensure

Required

• Licensed (and in good standing), or eligible forlicensure, in Speech Language Pathology by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Skills (Specificlearned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding,presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech LanguagePathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing. Association or meeteducational requirements for certification or is completing Clinical FellowshipYear.

• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills with the English language.
• Basicskills in math and computer science.
• Appropriateknowledge of speech language evaluation and treatment techniques to manage therehabilitation population.
• Effectiveproblem solving skills for speech language evaluation, interpretation,treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age,psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
• Basicskills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, andprofessional goals.
• Safelyexecute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self orpatients. Demonstrates the ability toassess and interact with patients and families using the theories of humangrowth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computerproficiency required. Microsoft officeapplications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintainvariable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patientcare (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).

Preferred

• Highlydeveloped communications and interpersonal skills, working with diversepopulation.
• Workindependently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipateschallenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery.Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines andadapt to changing situations.
• Attentionto detail.

EEO Statement
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which beginswith respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensurethat equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless ofrace, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or anyother basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance orlaw.

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