Req#: R33153
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Rehabilitation
Full Time / Part Time: Per Diem
Shift: First
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Per Diem Speech Pathologist to join our outpatient team in Springfield, MA.
Come join this supportive and skilled team and grow your skills further.
New grad applicants accepted.
Resume required with application.
SCHEDULE:
- Outpatient (Monday – Friday); per diem hours
LOCATION:
- 360 Birnie Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM
- Excellent Compensation
- Earned Time off
- Continuing education support
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
- Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health
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
Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on an inpatient and/or outpatient therapy basis as assigned. Provides age-appropriate care to patients and demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages.
- Evaluates the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic materials and equipment. Responsible for the condition of materials, equipment, and tests used.
- Initiates and follows up on necessary action in relation to clients, determines appropriate plans, and counsels clients and families.
- Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, and time-off requests.
- Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment, and counseling.
- Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Utilizes the professional code of ethics with patients and families to establish therapeutic relationships.
- Performs assessment and collects basic level data to identify appropriate patient/family needs.
- Documents and ensures follow-through with the plan of care focusing on patient/family participation.
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills to enhance team functioning.
- Develops Speech therapy staff by providing information and conducting in-service training programs.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Certified Speech Therapist – American Speech Language Hearing Association, Speech Language Pathology – SLP
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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