What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Quabbin Valley Healthcare?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Speech Therapist, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with speech, language, and communication challenges. In this vital role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals across diverse settings, including schools, clinics, and telehealth platforms. Your passion for patient care and collaboration will help foster improved communication skills and enhance quality of life for your patients. We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while providing a rewarding environment filled with opportunities to innovate and excel.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to identify communication impairments in geriatric and adult populations
- Develop and implement personalized speech-language therapy plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals
- Deliver engaging therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques across in-person, telehealth, and multidisciplinary settings
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive treatment approaches
- Monitor patient progress through regular assessments and adjust therapy strategies accordingly
- Document all patient interactions accurately within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with medical terminology standards
- Provide education on speech and language development, physiology, anatomy, and effective communication strategies to patients and their support networks
Requirements
- Valid licensure or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the relevant jurisdiction
- Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology principles, physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive speech and language evaluations for diverse populations including individuals with disabilities or speech impairments
- Experience implementing speech-language therapy plans across various modalities including telehealth therapy platforms
- Excellent collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams and engaging with parents or caregivers effectively
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation purposes
- Ability to work with geriatric patients or individuals with complex communication needs is a plus
Join us in transforming lives through innovative speech therapy! We value energetic professionals committed to making a positive impact every day. Whether working directly with patients or collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, your dedication will help unlock potential and foster meaningful communication for all.
Pay: $50.12 - $60.13 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60