Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist position requires experience in the evaluation and treatment of children with various speech and language disorders. Additional experience with feeding and swallowing evaluations and pediatric modified barium swallow studies is preferred. The Speech-Language Pathologist plans and implements individual and/or group speech-language pathology treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care, and coordinates with outside providers and specialists.

Position: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Department: Center for Voice - Swallowing

Schedule: Part Time (24 hrs/wk)(full benefits)

Additional responsibilities include documentation, care coordination as it pertains to the patient’s speech and language and/or feeding needs, and collaboration with peers as well as the medical team.

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES :

· The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive assessments of in and outpatients with disorders of swallowing, communication, voice and cognition.

· Plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments to achieve the highest possible level of independence.

· Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments.

· Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education.

· Is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.

· Conducts speech-language pathology evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.

· Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.

· Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment.

· Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.

· Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.

· Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.

· Participates in the development and evaluation of speech-language pathology programs.

· Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.

· Orients medical professional staff and the community to speech-language pathology and supervises speech-language pathology students.

· Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.

· Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures

· Inpatient coverage and weekends may be required in a rotating fashion once training is provided

· Pediatric speech language pathologist with expertise in language evaluations and telehealth

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

• Requires a current license and certification as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ASHA. ASHA membership required.
• Work requires a current CPR certification.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence required; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients' condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to be socially perceptive in accepting and relaying confidential information, communicating policies and procedures, and interacting with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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