Speech Therapist Ii Pdm

Speech Therapist II- Per Diem

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Nearly a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up—one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks—caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America’s health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world-class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide — when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston’s most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:

• Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgery
• da Vinci® Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Award-winning bariatric surgery program
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• State-of-the-art emergency care with short wait times

Our medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits:

• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company match
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

Job Summary

Administers and directs administration of diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic treatment utilized in the short and long term rehabilitation of out-patients with speech, language, swallowing and hearing impairments when requested by parents as part of the REACH follow up Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent from an ASHA accredited school.
• Proficiency in MBS and ICU experience preferred, minimum of one year acute care experience required.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Effective communication and educator skill.
• Strong orientation to patient care in accordance with the Medical Center's values, particularly the holistic approach to healing.
• Ability to deal with stress due to a fast paced and growing environment.
• Ability to manage within a flexible schedule.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current SLP license in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
• Current BLS designation.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats and counsels patients.  Implements/administers treatment utilizing appropriate speech-language pathology interventions/procedures.
• Takes all precautions for observing indications and contraindication, including patient's emotional and physical condition, explains testing or treatment, goals, home programs to patient/family/others as indicated.
• Instructs/educates patients and families about continued therapy programs and use of devices and/or aids in order to assure patient's understanding and to facilitate treatment.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patients/family others regarding observation and evaluation of treatment effects.
• Reports to and recommends changes to physicians if indicated:  discusses progress, problems or other issues with staff members for collaborative interventions.
• Refers patients to other appropriate professionals as indicated.
• Maintains records pertinent to patient evaluation and treatments; reviews/documents patient progress; follows set guidelines for evaluation and record keeping.
• Follows department and hospital policies and procedures in keeping with the mission and philosophy; maintains a high level of safety for patients and property.
• Studies current trends and new developments in speech and language by survey of literature, attendance at professional meetings and conferences, participation in rounds and participation in department in-services.
• Maintains standards set down by ASHA regarding diagnosis and treatment procedure and professional ethics.
• Maintain current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and current CPR certification.
• Participates in the development of new programs and clinical services.  Encourages development of interdepartmental programs.
• Maintains equipment, material, supplies and inventory.
• Provides input to the Director regarding budget and/or needs.
• Assists with the maintenance of department cleanliness.
• Represents the department in dealing with patients, other departments in the hospital, physicians, and external organizations.
• Assists in the maintenance of morale, and harmonious personnel relations.
• Perform various other duties as assigned or as dictated by responsibilities.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.