Speech Therapist, Home Care
Job Location:
Chelsea, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit Massachusetts Nursing Association.Elevate your speech therapy career with autonomy meaningful variety and the deep fulfillment of home health care!
Mass General Brigham Home Care delivers non-acute medically necessary skilled care directly in patients homes to help homebound individuals recover from illness or injury and manage chronic conditions. Our interdisciplinary services include skilled nursing physical therapy occupational therapy speech-language pathology medical social work and medical supplies as needed.
We are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic Constitution team. Your time will be spent in working in Arlington Chelsea Everett Malden Medford Melrose Revere and Somerville.
While navigating transportation and parking in the city can be challenging we will secure city parking passes for new team members to make the commute as convenient and stress-free as possible!
Enjoy the freedom to create your own schedule while providing dedicated 1:1 carebecause your work-life balance is essential. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with an anticipated caseload of approximately 4-5 visits per day plus time allotted for documentation visit planning chart review and care coordination.
At Mass General Brigham Home Care exceptional speech therapy begins where it matters mostin real life. Our therapists provide deeply personalized care addressing each patients unique home and community context. By focusing on communication independence functional outcomes and patient safety our team makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Join a team where your clinical skill is matched by purpose and your commitment to enhancing lives is supported every step of the way!
Provide speech therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have impairments functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury disease or other causes. Collaborate with patient family physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. Manage technical environmental and financial resources.
Qualifications
Age-appropriate evaluation is completed that reflects patient history relevant systems review and appropriate tests and measures and reported to primary clinician.
Plan of treatment is reassessed at least every 2 weeks to patient primary caregivers and interdisciplinary team; plan is modified and communicated as appropriate to meet discharge goals.
Physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record.
Patient schedules are submitted to the rehab scheduler by end of day Thursday.
Home Health aides will be oriented and supervised in accordance with agency and state guidelines.
Patient caseloadswill be managed in accordance with agency state and professional guidelines.
Documentation is complete and exported timely according to agency standards.
POC devices are updated weekly and as directed
Verification of Payor information on admission/eval is completed within agency and regulatory guidelines.
Documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements is maintained/transmitted within designated time frames.
Visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors.
Casemix Weight meets Agency Standards.
Utilization/Caseload is discussed with Rehab Manager on an ongoing basis and changes are made toward stated goals.
Reportable outcomes meet Agency goals.
Verification of Payor information on admission/eval is completed within agency and regulatory guidelines.
Realistic objective time-oriented goals for patient performance are identified based on examination findings.
Treatment and discharge plans are selected based on examination findings and patient goals.
Patient is informed of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary.
Education/Degree Requirements
Licensure Certifications or Registration
Required: Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.
Experience
Two years experience in acute care rehab or homecare as a Speech Therapist
Registered with the Board of Registration in the State of Massachusetts
Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software applications
Experience working in an interdisciplinary team.
Strong verbal written and electronic communications skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work with a diverse population
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Were looking for Speech Therapists who are:
Clinically confident
Comfortable working autonomously
Compassionate communicators
Energized by relationship-based patient care
Passionate about helping patients recover and live independently at home
When hiring we look for clinicians who bring not only strong experience and skills but also positive attitudes emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for this work.
Make a Meaningful Impact
At Mass General Brigham Home Care your expertise helps patients move better live safer and regain independence where it matters most at home.
If youre ready to bring your speech therapy career beyond hospital walls and make a lasting difference in patients lives wed love to meet you!
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Pay Range
$71697.06 - $138361.60/AnnualGrade
HCCLPR100EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
