Tufts Medicine is Looking for Qualified Inpatient Per Diem Speech Therapists!

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 - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA

Hours: Per Diem - Day shifts/Day weekend shifts

Job Overview 

This clinician is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing problems relating to speech, language, and communication 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.   

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.

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 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. Selects the appropriate tests, measures, and rehabilitation services, and providing these in a consistent, efficient manner of high-quality patient care.  

7. Informs and consults with med