Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Do your professional goals and passions align with providing individualized services that focus on the power of unlocking every client’s full potential? Are you a new graduate who wants to experience multiple settings in order to find your ideal patient population? Are you an experienced therapist wanting to diversify your existing clinical skill set by exploring new settings? Look no further! We are looking for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Easterseals MA team. If you are enthusiastic about helping individuals of all ages achieve their communication goals, we want to hear from you!

Why join Easterseals Massachusetts?

Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) offers a unique employment experience by partnering with schools, day habilitation programs, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and early intervention programs. Working at ESMA provides clinicians the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, with clients of differing degrees of medical complexity, and ages that range across the life span. ESMA’s unrivaled clinical experiences drive therapists of all levels to become leading experts in their field.

ESMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. Join our team to make an immediate and powerful impact in the lives of the clients we serve! Full-time positions are available for SLP’s in the Greater Boston area, Central Massachusetts, and surrounding areas.

What We offer:

• Supportive and dynamic model for service delivery
• Opportunity to grow your clinical skills
• Diverse settings and clientele across the lifespan
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in Massachusetts communities

Essential Functions

• Provide speech and language therapy across different settings
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client outcomes
• Engage in continuous professional development and training
• Perform clinical evaluations based on acceptable standards of practice
• Establish a plan of care with realistic, objective goals
• Design and implement a treatment program with consideration of the client’s diagnosis and environment
• Educate client and caregivers in appropriate therapeutic techniques to promote clinical outcomes
• Supervise speech assistants and aides, as appropriate

Mentorship / CEU / Professional Growth

• Ability to try new settings and/or patient populations
• New graduates and/or therapists working in a new setting are paired with an experienced mentor
• Access to an interdisciplinary network of experienced clinicians to help navigate novel situations (e.g. AAC, ATP, OT, PT, BCBA, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement to attend courses or participate in degree programs
• Annual subscription to MedBridge
• CEU reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement by becoming a mentor, being a Clinical Instructor, providing ESMA staff training, etc.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved master’s level program in speech & language pathology
• Valid/current professional license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts DESE Educator License (or in process)
• Ability to travel to/between multiple work locations
• Must pass extensive background checks and provide professional references
• If selected for hire, candidates must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of negative TB test, and required immunizations (including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19).

Benefits

• Reimbursement for mileage and travel time between work sites
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and ASHA membership fees
• Paid time off for all full-time and part-time employees
• 10 paid holidays for all eligible employees
• Easterseals is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Access to an employee assistance program including confidential counseling services to employees and their families
• Health & wellness reimbursement program

What will you bring to ESMA?

• A passion for improving the lives of the clients we serve
• Willingness to explore multiple settings and/or patient populations
• Independent time management and critical thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities
• Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Easterseals Massachusetts? Apply now and be a part of a team that values your dedication and passion for ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play!

At Easterseals MA, we champion an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome everyone’s unique perspectives and strive to dismantle barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their full potential.

We actively engage with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the broader community to promote understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Collectively, we are changing the way the world defines and views disability, making profound and positive differences in people’s lives every day. By beginning with our own workforce, we demonstrate our commitment throughout the commonwealth.

Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives by ensuring all feel empowered and valued.

Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.