Part-time Speech Language Pathologist

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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SCHEDULE:

• 20-hrs each week

LOCATION:

• Baystate Wing Hospital

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality low-cost medical dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet home auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities included but limited to gym membership and equipment personal trainer massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited SLP program

• Massachusetts SLP licensure

• ASHA Certified

• New grads welcome (1 year of experience preferred)

• CPR certification from the American Heart Association BLS Provider

• Experience with Dysphagia and Modified Barium Swallows with opportunity to be trained as well

• Experience with Dysphagia and Modified Barium Swallows a plus

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Summary:

Plans conducts and evaluates medically directed speech pathology programs for assigned patients designed to restore or develop patients communication skills and/or swallowing/feeding doing so assesses patients with functional and organic speech disorders or with receptive/expressive language disorders develops treatment programs and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instructs patients and families in rehabilitative speech/language practices monitors patients progress and maintains clinical records. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Observe all health and safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

1)Plans conducts and evaluates medically directed speech pathology programs for assigned patients designed to restore or develop patients communication skills and/or swallowing/feeding doing so assesses patients with functional and organic speech disorders or with receptive/expressive language disorders develops treatment programs and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instructs patients and families in rehabilitative speech/language practices monitors patients progress and maintains clinical records. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Observe all health and safety requirements.

2)Evaluates the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic materials and equipment. Contributes to purchasing decisions. Responsible for condition of materials equipment and tests used.

3)Initiates and follows up on necessary action in relation to clients
Determines appropriate plans for clients and recommendations for continued care. Counsels clients families and others in relation to understanding and assisting in the identification and treatment of hearing impairment.

4)Completes department operational procedures including scheduling billing equipment usage time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments

5)Completes department operational procedures including scheduling billing equipment usage time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments

6)Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards.

7)Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations

8)Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

9)Utilizes the professional code of ethics with patient and family to establish therapeutic patient and family relationship. Assumes responsibility for defined caseload of patients/families. Makes clinical decisions on most complex challenging patients based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical experience uses past experiences to anticipate problems; and mentors colleagues in developing these skills.

10)Performs assessment and collects basic level data to identify appropriate patient/family needs. Collects and interprets complex patient data under therapist supervision. Recognizes the limits of ones own clinical knowledge and seeks multi-disciplinary collaboration with both internal and external resources

11)Adheres to standards of practice policy and procedures to support comfort with clinical decision making. Makes clinical decisions based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical experience for specific identified non complex patients. Plans for expected and unexpected changes with the most complex challenging patients and mentors colleagues in developing these skills

12)Establishes plan of care with patient/family input and prioritizes the delivery of patient/family care. Recognizes ones own limitation and seeks appropriate internal resources.

13)Documents and ensures follow through with plan of care focusing on patient/family participation and response to plan of care. Takes a proactive role in coordinating multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary discharge planning for specific patient population.

14)Questions appropriateness of standards of care policy & procedure and protocols. Initiates specific plans for continuous educational development to meet demands of changing professional practice.

15)Demonstrates effective communication feedback and conflict resolution skills to enhance team functioning.

16)Utilizes and participates in team meetings and discussions regarding patient/family care and/or practice issues.

Required Work Experience:

1)0-2 years experience as ST

Preferred Work Experience:

1)None Listed

Skills and Competencies:

1)The therapist demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing a clinical decision-making process and critical thinking skills to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care

2) Utilizes clinical decision making process to achieve desired patient/family outcomes

3) Entry Level ST skills Physiological Knowledge Health Promotion and Maintenance Creating a Safe Effective Environment Motivating Others Legal Compliance Quality Focus Bedside Manner Clinical Skills Persistence Energy Level

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