Outpatient Pediatric SLP - Per Diem

Per Diem SLP - Pediatrics Spaulding Salem Outpatient Center for Children Afternoon coverage needed SummaryResponsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions-Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.-Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.-Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.-Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.-Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.EducationMaster's Degree Speech Therapy requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsSpeech-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 preferredExperience1+ year experience requiredOutpatient experience preferredKnowledge, 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 RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing 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%)