Speech Therapist - Home Care

Job Ref: 30813
Category: Speech Therapy
Location:
Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: Home Care Visits
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

  • Reporting to the Rehabilitation Team Lead,  the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for comprehensive patient management including  evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention, and patient/family education for development and implementation of individualized care planning in the home setting.    Opportunities include working directly in a multidisciplinary fashion, including specialty care groups such as Parkinson’s Disease, Covid Recovery and Post-Acute Stroke care.  The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical skills in Speech-Language Pathology, with opportunity for clinical growth through education, in-services, and care management groups.  This Home Care environment offers family-friendly, flexible hours.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education
    • Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
  • Experience
    • At least one year prior Acute or Rehab experience is preferred.
  • Licensure and/or Certification
    • MA SLP license. BLS required within 30 days from hire.
  • Skills
    • Clinical expertise for patient population.
    • Ability to prioritize workload and respond to urgent needs.
    • Communication skills.
    • Assessment skills.
    • Critical thinking skills.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Computer skills.
    • Ability to maintain confidential information.
    • Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
    • Committed to Service Excellence and customer satisfaction.