Speech Therapist Per Diem Days
Company: Saint Vincent Hospital
Location: Worcester
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Acute Care SLP; MBS experience preferred
Monthly weekend commitment required
Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health
care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our
commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many
members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels
at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our
advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive
orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical
facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife
technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants
programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health
care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must
successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health
screening which includes a drug screen.
Position Summary:
Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for
individual patients according to the principles and practices of
speech language pathology. Functions as an interdisciplinary team
member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient
care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Works with
neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as
applicable. Completes established competencies for the position
within designated introductory period.
Responsibilities
Responds to physician orders for speech therapy. Administers and
interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient
charts and progress prior to treatment, and modifies treatment plan
accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or
family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores cognitive
skills, language comprehension, and language expression skills
through comprehensive assessment and testing. Seeks clarification
of physician orders as needed.
Qualifications:
Education:Required: Master's degree in speech-language
pathology/communication sciences and disorders
Experience:
Preferred: Competency in performing modified barium swallow
exams
Certifications:
Required: State licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence
(CCC) from ASHA
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding
mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this
position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will
be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval
of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If
you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will
be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the
law.2403032074Employment practices will not be influenced or
affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will
make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Keywords: Saint Vincent Hospital, Westfield , Speech Therapist Per Diem Days, Healthcare , Worcester, Massachusetts
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