Speech Therapist Per Diem

 Speech Therapist, Long Term Care Setting, per diem

POSITION PURPOSE:  Administers Speech procedures upon medical prescription in accordance with Rehabilitation Department policy. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Two years of experience in a related setting is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:  Currently licensed to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state of Massachusetts.  SLP membership is encouraged.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Communicates effectively with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position and its location. Regular and consistent attendance at the facility is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Rehabilitation Director