Weekend Speech Therapist

* Reporting to the Speech Pathology Supervisor with line responsibility to department coordinators, the Weekend Per Diem Speech Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment to acute, medically fragile inpatients. Must have experience in providing dysphagia care. Responsible to the patient and family or significant others for the quality of direct and indirect care delivered. Required to work minimum of one weekend per month- a minimum of 8 am-12 pm each day, as well as one major holiday and one minor holiday per year.

Minimum Qualifications

* Education

* Master's Degree in Speech Pathology required.

* Experience

* Three or more years' experience as a Speech Pathologist with acute care experience and expertise in dysphagia evaluation and treatment required.

* Licensure and/or Certification

* Current licensure to practice speech therapy in Massachusetts required.

* CCC-SLP by the American Speech, Hearing & Language Association required.

* BLS required within 4 months from hire.

* Skills

* Problem solving skills.

* Courteous and professional manner when dealing with the public both in person and on the phone.

* Ability to prioritize workload and respond to urgent needs.

* Committed to Service Excellence and Customer Satisfaction.

* Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

* Computer skills required.

* Ability to maintain confidential information.