Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
The Speech Pathology Department at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) for a per diem role, primarily responsible for weekend inpatient coverage with the possibility of additional weekday shifts depending on departmental needs and clinician availability. The clinician will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for adult inpatients presenting with a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-communication impairments, motor speech and voice disorders, and communication challenges associated with acute and chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities include completing detailed clinical swallow assessments, developing evidence-based treatment plans, providing individualized therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues to support safe and effective discharge planning. The SLP will monitor and document patient progress throughout the course of care, adjusting treatment plans as needed to reflect clinical changes, and will also play an important role in educating patients and their families about speech, language, and swallowing disorders while offering strategies to enhance communication and promote functional success. Experience in adult inpatient care and dysphagia management is required, while familiarity with instrumental swallow evaluations such as VFSS or FEES is preferred but not mandatory.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree Speech Therapy required
Licenses and Credentials: Speech-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 preferred
Experience: Speech pathology experience 1-2 year preferred acute hospital experience 1-2 year preferred
Knowledge, 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable): Starting pay rate $43.31 per hour. Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Type: Per Diem Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $35.84 - $53.85/Hourly Grade: 6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
EEO Statement:
2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.