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Speech Pathologist - Homecare / VNA
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$88,989 / year median in Massachusetts
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Speech Pathologist Hours:
Per Diem Shift:
Day shift; 8:00am•4:30pmLocation:
Health at Home•VNA Rehab•Fall River, MA and surrounding towns, possiblyRI Travel:
Driving on average 3 or more times per week required A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package•Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training •Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, perform duties to support and in support of the Rehabilitation Department. Assess, diagnose, treat and help to restore speech language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders within the patient's capabilities. Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required. Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-ASHA) from the American Speech/Language & Hearing Association is required. Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is required. Two (2) years of related experience in the field of Speech Therapy is required. Home care experience preferred A Speech Therapist licensed by the Board of Registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required in Rhode Island, subject to geographic area assignment. Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR certification are required. MA and RI licensure will be needed Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and theCOVID 19
virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.Compensation:
Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings