Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 888 Main Street - Wakefield, MA
Hours: Per Diem Days - Minimum 10 hours per week
Job Overview
This clinician is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing complex problems relating to speech, language, communication, and/or swallowing disorders. Responsible for formulating and recommending a plan, which may include therapy for the diagnosed problems, referrals for further consultations, extended speech and language evaluations, or suggestions for a home training program in order to achieve a maximum level of functional independence. This position may work in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. This position is also responsible for documenting all age-appropriate patient care appropriately in the medical record to comply with the policies and procedures of the department and JCAHO requirements. Also responsible for supervision of other staff clinicians.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
2. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
3. Speech Therapist License.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
5. Five (5) years of experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Evaluates and/or screens complex patients referred to Speech and Language Pathology with a high degree of professional competency & efficiency while successfully delivering competent care to patients in a continuum of ages from infancy to adulthood.
2. Based on behavioral observations, a complete case history from the patient and/or the family, and the results of standardized tests, is responsible for evaluating the status of the patient/client and making a diagnosis using accepted professional standards and individual experience and judgement.
3. Makes recommendations which may include therapy, referrals for further consultations, extended speech and language evaluations, or suggestions for a home training program monitored by the clinician.
4. Prepares complete written reports of evaluations and progress of individual cases.
5. Consults with clients, patients and/or caregiver concerning recommendations and necessary carryover programs. Evaluates progress to ascertain effectiveness of home programs.
6. Informs and consults with medical personnel concerning type, extent, and prognosis of speech and/or language disorders with regard to pre and post operative, medicinal or other medically prescribed procedures.
7. Responsible for coordination of the Graduate Student Internship program in Speech- Language Pathology. Contacts participating graduate programs, develops criteria, clinical procedures, caseload size, and evaluates clinical skills following internship.
8. Schedules and provides in-service to other professionals, groups, and service providers regarding speech/language and swallowing disorders in infants and children.
9. Coordinates, oversees and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of scheduling, hiring, training and other daily operations for the Speech and Language Program.
10. Responsible for annual performance evaluations of other Speech Therapy staff.
11. Monitors individual workloads and assisting the appointment secretary in scheduling sufficient clinical activity in order to meet workload requirement.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.