Pediatric & Feeding Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
One Boston Medical Center Place (Show on map)
Dec 21, 2024
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. Its 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. Position: Pediatric & Feeding Speech Language Pathologist Department: Speech Schedule: Per Diem POSITION SUMMARY: The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive assessments of in- and outpatient pediatric patients with swallowing and feeding disorders. This per diem position requires at least 3 years of pediatric swallowing evaluations via Modified Barium Swallows and clinical feeding evaluations and treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates patient evaluation and education for various age ranges from neonates to toddlers and older children. This is an in-person position with hours ranging from 1-3 days per week. The Speech-Language Pathologist plans and implements individual/group speech-language pathology treatments. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a successful return to home and work environments. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. 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. New grads welcome; 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans