Speech Language Pathologist

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is a Joint Commission accredited, American Health Care Association Silver Quality Award-winning short-term rehab, long-term care and skilled nursing community. We are conveniently located at 640 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, on the Cambridge/Belmont line by the beautiful Fresh Pond Parkway, on the MBTA bus line and close to the Alewife Red Line Station. We are dedicated to our residents and team members – come join us!

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is currently seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team.

Pay: $44.00 – $63.00 per hour, based on experience, plus a $3.00 per hour weekend differential.

Responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) include:

•      Perform patient evaluations and develop a treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient's overall medical condition.

•      Carry out patient care plans, or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within the established care plan.

•      Perform tests and complex treatments individually or with assistance as needed.

•      Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians and other members of the health care team regarding individual patient treatment programs and progress.

•      Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes and discharge summaries for the patient's medical record in a timely manner, as defined by the department policy manual.

•      Provide a full range of speech therapy modalities consistent with your education and experience.

Requirements

•      Master's degree in communication disorders.

•      Current, in-good-standing Massachusetts license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

•      One (1) year of experience in a skilled nursing facility and/or long-term care setting preferred.

Benefits

We offer the following:

•      Competitive rates – above industry standard.

•      Weekly pay – every Friday!

•      Health, dental and vision insurance for employees scheduled 24 or more hours per week.

•      Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance, 100% paid by the employer, for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.

•      403(b) retirement savings plan through Lincoln Financial.

•      Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time and holiday pay.

•      Tuition assistance of up to $3,000 per year.

•      Employee referral bonus program.

•      Monthly Employee Recognition and Fun Programs.

•      Parking available on site.

•      On the MBTA bus line, close to the Alewife Red Line Station.

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.