Pediatric Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Quincy
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary We are pleased to offer a per diem pay
rate of $55/hour! Responsible to evaluate and treat of patients
with a variety of pediatric disorders, work cooperatively with the
interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and
objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. Job
Description Essential Functions 1) Patient Care a) Provides
appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and
treatments through discharge, in accordance with established
departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice
and within insurance parameters as required b) Evaluates, plans,
directs and implements patient care using evidence-based practice
c) Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license
and other professional and governmental agencies d) Provides
appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans
of care e) Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as
required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to
other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and
capability f) Follows the organization’s infection control
standards g) Maintains patient safety practices throughout all
instances of patient care h) Identifies impairments that reflect an
accurate assessment of the patient’s status i) Establishes goals in
collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable and
functional j) Develops an appropriate plan of care based on
evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as
well as frequency and duration of follow up care k) Implements
appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals l)
Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise
program as necessary m) Interacts with patients and family in a
compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy,
sensitivity and patience. n) Discharges patient from service when
skilled therapy is no longer appropriate o) Supports South Shore
Health and department mission, vision and values p) Adheres to
South Shore Health policies and procedures 2) Documentation/Billing
a) Follows department standards for completing all documentation,
discharge and charge entry b) Writes clear and complete
documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and
ongoing needs c) Adheres to all South Shore Health and department
guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness,
accuracy and completeness d) Takes responsibility to provide
accurate information during handoff e) Accurately performs all
aspects of charge capture including i) Entering charges that
reflect the documented treatment provided ii) Application of
appropriate modifiers iii) Charge correction iv) Co-treatment and
concurrent/group treatment sessions 3) Productivity a) Strives to
meet productivity standard for primary area(s) 4) Technology a)
Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new
technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role
and throughout the organization b) Embraces technological advances
that allow us to communicate information effectively and
efficiently c) Accurately uses all software applications as needed
for job performance 5) Communication a) Communicates effectively
with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all
manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal) b)
Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in
accordance with standard practices c) Responds in a timely manner
when feedback is requested 6) Professional Development a) Assumes
responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development b)
Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in
evidence c) Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of
clinical students d) Demonstrates awareness of performance
initiatives and incorporates them into practice e) Establishes and
strives to achieve annual goals f) Takes advantage of learning
opportunities for professional growth such as attending
in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles 7)
Professional Behaviors a) Maintain a professional and appropriate
manner of conversation b) Maintain composure during stressful
situations c) Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as
assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and
assigned deadlines d) Utilize critical thinking and problem solving
in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situations e)
Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of
command f) Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting
scheduling needs of the department Non-Essential Functions 1)
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities
relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or
department 2) Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Education -
Required MS in Speech Language Pathology from accredited school
required Minimum Work Experience Previous clinical
experience/rehabilitation experience preferred. Required Licenses /
Registrations SLP - Speech Language Pathologist Maintain active
license to practice Speech Therapy in Massachusetts Required
Certifications Maintain active Certificate of Clinical Competency
in Speech-Language Pathology in Massachusetts Required
Classes/Skills BLS - Basic Life Support
Keywords: South Shore Health, Quincy , Pediatric Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Quincy, Massachusetts
