Speech Language Pathologist at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


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This request is a for a per diem Speech Language Pathologist.
NW7094/Inpatient Speech Therapy has a 1.0 FTE employee going out on maternity leave for 6 months starting on 3/24/25. Inpatient SLP has a total of 3.30 FTE, and not replacing those hours will result in delays in responding to new requests and managing their overall patient volume in the acute care area, as well as delays in managing requests for outpatient video speech studies and the SLP needs of head/neck cancer patients in VCC (which the inpatient SLP service is also responsible for). For FY25 thru Dec 24, NW7094 has seen the following increases in both demand for services and production values (all compared to FY24, which was the prior historic high for these metrics): +15.1% for request for new consults, +22.5% in evaluations completed; +14.8% in all visits completed, and +13.2% increase in procedure codes billed. 3.30 of 3.30 budgeted FTE's are presently filled.



Job Summary
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is recruiting for a per diem Speech and Language Pathologist for the acute care service. Up to 30 hours per week is expected to be available for the first 6 months (Mar-Sep 2025) to cover a maternity leave, with transition to work on an as needed basis after this time. One weekend day/month is required, along with working some holidays. Prior independent MBS and FEES experience (conducting and interpretation) preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
• Comprehensive assessment and management of adult inpatients with disorders of swallowing, selecting evaluation procedures that reflect an in depth understanding of the patient's diagnosis, abilities, and limitations. This includes ability to perform clinical swallowing evaluations and treatment, modified barium swallow studies (MBSS), and flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES).
• Comprehensive assessment and management of adult inpatients with acute disorders of speech, language, and cognition.
• Patient and caregiver education regarding evaluation findings and management of care recommendations
• Communication of patient care and discharge needs to healthcare team members, arranging for appropriate follow-up as indicated
• Completion of clear and thorough written documentation in a timely manner in accordance with facility and departmental guidelines
• Serve as a clinical resource to colleagues and other medical professionals
• Stay current with advances in speech-language pathology assessment/treatment techniques through attendance of professional meetings, continuing education, and reading of current literature.



Qualifications


Education
Master's Degree Speech Therapy required


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Licenses and Credentials
Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred


Experience
speech pathology experience 0-1 year preferred acute hospital experience 0-1 year preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
- Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.




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