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Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
1 Maguire Road (Show on map)
Aug 25, 2025
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist SLP Needed for Spaulding - Lexington 40 Hours Pediatric experience required Feeding experience required AAC experience preferred Summary Provide evaluation and treatment to pediatric patients with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing disorders. Pediatric and feeding experience required. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities - Speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice and swallowing skills are assessed according to organizational and professional guidelines. - Individually-tailored treatment plans reflect an understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan. - Patient status is reassessed and treatment plan is modified based on patient progress towards stated goals. - Diagnostic findings and patient performance is documented in treatment program. - Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines. - Accurate billing is prepared to reflect care provided to patients. - Speech Language Pathology and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations. - Performance improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices. - Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. - PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. 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. 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%) The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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.