Speech Pathologist 1

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Inpatient/Outpatient Adult Speech Language Pathologist to work at MGH Main Campus (Boston MA)

We are seeking a curious innovative and creative SLP for a 1-year position with the MGH SLP Brain Tumor Team. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience working with adult patients with neurological disorders and carry a clinical caseload emphasizing collaboration with neurosurgery and neuro-oncology colleagues. This position requires mental flexibility multi-tasking prowess interpersonal acumen and strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities of the position include knowledge skills and documentation for diagnostic evaluations developing functional therapy goals supporting intra-operative testing/monitoring for awake craniotomy and providing pre-habilitative/rehabilitative treatment to adults with a variety of neurologically based speech language and cognitive disorders across a spectrum of medical case complexity.
Prior professional experience with adults in a medical setting is preferred. This is a 40-hour/week position with both in-person and telepractice components. Workday start times may vary based on clinical caseload with some early mornings required (by 7am; approximately 1-6x/month). Weekend on-call assignments are shared on a weekly rotating basis among the team. Participation in some aspects of conducting clinical research may also be expected.
Required:
Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
At least 6 months of relevant inpatient or outpatient clinical experience working with a neurologic patient population
Strong spoken and written communication skills in English
Comfort with or willingness to work in an intra-operative setting


Preferred:
Experience in working within and across collaborative interprofessional teams
A strong understanding of neuroanatomy physiology and evidence-based neurorehabilitation strategies
Completed clinical fellowship with CCCs
Cultural and/or linguistic diversity
Experience in both inpatient and outpatient clinical care settings
Clinical research experience

Job Summary

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
Masters 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 Drivers 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 - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology CCC-SLP - American Speech Language Hearing Association 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%)

Onsite

50 Staniford Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$78104.00 - $115388.00/Annual

Grade

6

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