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Speech and Language Pathologist SLP
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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 and Language Pathologist SLP
Cardinal Cushing Centers
Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5919091
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.
The SLP would provide both diagnostic and remediatory speech and language services to students. This role is 24-32 hours/week.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Completes speech and language diagnostic assessments for all new students admitted to school after receiving written referrals
- Attends all IEP meetings, reviews and transdisciplinary meetings as necessary
- Documents speech language services in the form of goals and progress reports on a quarterly basis
- Provides staff with suggestions and methodology training and interventions to be implemented in the various domains where students function.
- Schedules with staff observation and consultation time as part of the integrated service delivery model.
- Assists parents/guardians with outside consultation and/or evaluations
- Conducts hearing services on all students once a year
- Attends all school faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled
- Keeps all student-related information confidential
- Reviews and directs all individual/group or collaborative/consultative services provided by speech/language assistant
- Completes annual professional development requirements
- Supervises speech/language assistant(s) in direct care and written documentation of services
- Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained
- Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers of Massachusetts
- Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
- Run therapeutic groups in the residential and classroom setting
Position Type:
Part-time
Salary:
$50,000 to $65,000 Per Year
Benefits
- Professional Development