Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem) - Spaulding Inpatient
Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod, Providence, RI, United States
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.
Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Education & Credentials
Master’s Degree Speech Therapy required
Licenses and Credentials
Speech‑language Pathologist [Rhode Island License] - required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology [CCC‑SLP] - ASHA - required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License [State License] - preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
Experience
Speech Pathology experience 0‑1 year preferred
Acute hospital experience 0‑1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech and language.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform services independently.
Capability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech‑language pathology scope of practice.
Understanding the implications of new information for current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs‑35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.
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Assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.
Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Education & Credentials
Master’s Degree Speech Therapy required
Licenses and Credentials
Speech‑language Pathologist [Rhode Island License] - required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology [CCC‑SLP] - ASHA - required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License [State License] - preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
Experience
Speech Pathology experience 0‑1 year preferred
Acute hospital experience 0‑1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech and language.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform services independently.
Capability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech‑language pathology scope of practice.
Understanding the implications of new information for current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs‑35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.
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