Speech Pathologist II
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Outpatient Adult Speech-Language Pathologist, Neurologic Specialization - MGH Main CampusWe are seeking an innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful SLP to join our outpatient team. The successful candidate will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop patient-centered treatment goals, and provide rehabilitative treatment to adults with a variety of acquired neurological conditions. The clinical caseload for this role will include a wide spectrum of neurologic motor speech, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders, often with high medical and biopsychosocial complexity. This SLP will not perform Video Swallow studies or FEES but will be working closely with a team dedicated to performing diagnostics to establish and execute treatment plans. The SLP will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including the MGH Functional Neurological Disorder Unit, and participate in related clinical and research initiatives.
Prior professional experience with adults in a medical setting, particularly with neurological disorders, is strongly preferred. The individual must demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice, advanced critical thinking, and compassion for the patients we serve. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential given the nature of the work, which involves multiple disciplines and close collaboration.
This is a 40-hour/week position located in our Boston clinic with both in-person and telepractice patient care delivery components.
Required:
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)
• Current Massachusetts Speech Language Pathologist license
• A strong understanding of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and evidence-based neurorehabilitation strategies
• At least 1 year of relevant clinical experience working with a neurologic patient population
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
Preferred:
• Experience working within and across interprofessional teams
• Demonstrable integration of trauma-informed care principles in clinical practice
• Experience and/or interest in the assessment and treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Speech-language Pathologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for speech-language.
- Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (50-75%)
- Lifting Frequently (less than 2%)
- Carrying Frequently (less than 2%)
- 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 Constan
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