Per Diem SLP

Site: Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Inc.

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Starting pay rate $43.31 per hour.

Job Summary

The Speech Pathology Department at Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) for a per diem role primarily responsible for weekend inpatient coverage with the possibility of additional weekday shifts depending on departmental needs and clinician availability. The clinician will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for adult inpatients presenting with a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders including dysphagia aphasia cognitive-communication impairments motor speech and voice disorders and communication challenges associated with acute and chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities include completing detailed clinical swallow assessments developing evidence-based treatment plans providing individualized therapeutic interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues to support safe and effective discharge planning. The SLP will monitor and document patient progress throughout the course of care adjusting treatment plans as needed to reflect clinical changes and will also play an important role in educating patients and their families about speech language and swallowing disorders while offering strategies to enhance communication and promote functional success. Experience in adult inpatient care and dysphagia management is required while familiarity with instrumental swallow evaluations such as VFSS or FEES is preferred but not mandatory.

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 1-2 year preferred acute hospital experience 1-2 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

1153 Centre Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$35.84 - $53.85/Hourly

Grade

6

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