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Speech Pathologist

Burlington, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Category: Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID: JR40128 Date posted: 03/05/2024
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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

Part-Time/20 Hours Days

Position Summary:

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders affecting speech, voice, language and swallowing abilities in adults and pediatric patients. In the acute care setting, provide evaluations and recommendations for patient’s candidacy for PO diet or need for non-oral nutritional support as well as assisting in speech and language screenings and recommendations for discharge needs. In the out patient setting, carry a varied caseload including: pediatric speech and language disorders, voice disorders, professional voice care, augmentative communication evaluations, alaryngeal speech training, dysphagia, aphasia and dysarthria.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Clinical Functions:

  • Maintains comprehensive records regarding patient care in reports and correspondence both within the clinic and with outside healthcare providers.

  • Maintains daily statistics and submits billing in timely order in compliance with department protocol.

  • Provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment for speech, voice and swallowing disorders.

  • Participates in research projects coordinated by the Speech Pathologists in conjunction with the Medical Director of Otolaryngology.

  • Attends and participates in continuing education within Lahey Clinic as well as outside conferences.

  • Complies with Speech, Voice and Swallowing infection control measures and safety program; and maintains a safe and neat working environment.

  • Provides high quality customer service.

Organizational Requirements:

  • Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.

  • Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.

  • Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.

  • Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

  • Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to

  • Customer Service standards.

  • Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

  • Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

  • Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology typically acquired by attaining a Master’s degree in this field.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensure by state of Massachusetts; certification by American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: (see Clinical Competencies) Ability to perform FEESST, MBS, standard testing for speech/language disorders, formal voice evaluations and alaryngeal speech, including TEP voice prosthesis placement. Excellent verbal skills.

Experience: Experience in medical – speech/language pathology setting.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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