Speech Therapist II - Per-Diem

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from a school approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required.

• Current licensure and registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts required.

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Speech Therapist required.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the principles of speech and language therapy required.

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills required.

• Reliable transportation required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide patient care as a Speech Therapist according to the responsibilities as outlined in the Speech Therapist I position (job code 000438).

• Demonstrate organization and completion of tasks and projects in a timely fashion.

• When necessary, work at other sites than assigned location and on other shifts or holidays to ensure adequate coverage.

LEVEL II ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (must perform 3 of the first 4, as well as #5, to achieve and maintain designation):

Clinical Advancement

Acquire advanced professional competency in a clinical topic or specialty, advanced degree, coordination of a study group, specialty certification, conduct research, publish articles, present at professional conferences, hold elective office in a state or national professional organization and/or function as a clinical resource to colleagues in a specialty topic.

Operations

Assist supervisor in various operational requirements such as, assisting in staffing and scheduling coordination for inpatient, outpatient, and outside contracts, ensuring all shifts and holidays are covered appropriately, ensure work flow/patient coverage in absence of supervisor, assist in annual departmental budget preparation and monthly budget monitoring, bringing items that are near to or outside budgeted amounts to the attention of the Assistant Director, act as lead on quality/audit projects, etc.

Quality

Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Rehabilitation Services Department's Quality Improvement Program, such as the annual departmental and hospital competency plans, QI tasks forces, assist in the implementation of all compliance requirements, including development of department policy and treatment protocols as needed, Joint Commission compliance, Dept. of Public Health regulations and billing regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payors). Assist in the annual review and update of department policies and procedures manuals.

Education

Provide clinical mentoring and education for current employees. Facilitate/coordinate in-service education (inter and intra-departmental) programs, provide ongoing direct supervision of Level I therapists, Therapy Assistants and student programs. Assist with new staff orientation, develop education plans, assess learning needs for new employees, and plan learning experiences to meet those needs. Assess competence of new employees and document on department-specific orientation checklist and initial competency assessment. Perform at level above and beyond the basic education requirements of a Level I position.

Leadership

Consistently demonstrate leadership with coworkers and support staff by participating in department problem-solving, defining group concerns, proposing and implementing solutions, volunteering for special assignments, and demonstrating proactive behaviors at all times. Demonstrate commitment to mission statement, organizational values, and participative decision-making. Within division, department or unit, create common sense of purpose and include team members in the fulfillment of that purpose and motivate them to achieve results. Demonstrate support of organization, department, and coworkers.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise student therapists as assigned.

• Assist in program development and implementation.

• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control and environmental standards.

• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

• Attend meetings as required. Participate in special committees as relates to therapy and other health concerns in the hospital and community.

• Perform other functions/duties as requested.