Job Information
Beth Israel Lahey Health Speech Therapist in Newburyport, Massachusetts
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Job Type:
Per Diem
Scheduled Hours:
0
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
Speech Therapist - Per Diem (Days)
Performs clinical evaluation and re-evaluation according to physician order and department guideline.
Provides Speech/Language therapy modalities, manual techniques to all patients referred by physician based upon the needs of the patient as a result of the evaluation, re-evaluation and daily assessment.
Documents the results of the evaluation, re-evaluation and daily progress for all dates of service in acceptable format in the patient chart.
Supervises Speech/Language therapy students in the respective departmental section.
Performs services in a location in which competency with the patient population has been demonstrated at the discretion of the Department Director.
Presents a professional image and independently assume responsibility for professional growth and development and that of promoting the goals and mission of the department and Anna Jaques Hospital.
Communicates appropriately with all staff, hospital employees, patients and physicians.
In conjunction with the departmental secretary ensures that the proper insurance and patient information is in the chart and that all payer guidelines are being followed.
Independently review orders and communicate effectively with the nursing, medical and support staff, completes all requested treatments and provide the necessary information in the proper documentation format.
Effectively manages the oversight of all CSLPA, aides and athletic trainers acting as aides in the environment in which the Speech/Language therapist is the evaluating therapist, and the treatment plan is being carried out.
Education:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.
Required Licenses:
Physical Therapist [Massachusetts, United States]
Massachusetts licensure, or for new graduates, enrollment in a fellowship for 36 weeks with a preceptor, who must be a MA state licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Maintains BCLS.
This position is not accepting candidates for clinical fellowships.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
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