Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
CF’s welcome to apply!
Do your professional goals and passions align with providing individualized services that focus on the power of unlocking every client’s full potential? Are you a new graduate who wants to experience multiple settings in order to find your ideal patient population? Are you an experienced therapist wanting to diversify your existing clinical skill set by exploring new settings? Look no further! We are looking for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Easterseals MA team. If you are enthusiastic about helping individuals of all ages achieve their communication goals, we want to hear from you!
Why join Easterseals Massachusetts?
Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) offers a unique employment experience by partnering with schools, day habilitation programs, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and early intervention programs. Working at ESMA provides clinicians the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, with clients of differing degrees of medical complexity, and ages that range across the life span. ESMA’s unrivaled clinical experiences drive therapists of all levels to become leading experts in their field.
ESMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. Join our team to make an immediate and powerful impact in the lives of the clients we serve! Full-time positions are available for SLP’s in the Greater Boston area, Central Massachusetts, and surrounding areas.
What We offer:
Supportive and dynamic model for service delivery
Opportunity to grow your clinical skills
Diverse settings and clientele across the lifespan
Meaningful work that makes a difference in Massachusetts communities
Essential Functions
Provide speech and language therapy across different settings
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client outcomes
Engage in continuous professional development and training
Perform clinical evaluations based on acceptable standards of practice
Establish a plan of care with realistic, objective goals
Design and implement a treatment program with consideration of the client’s diagnosis and environment
Educate client and caregivers in appropriate therapeutic techniques to promote clinical outcomes
Supervise speech assistants and aides, as appropriate
Mentorship / CEU / Professional Growth
Ability to try new settings and/or patient populations
New graduates and/or therapists working in a new setting are paired with an experienced mentor
Access to an interdisciplinary network of experienced clinicians to help navigate novel situations (e.g. AAC, ATP, OT, PT, BCBA, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement to attend courses or participate in degree programs
Annual subscription to MedBridge
CEU reimbursement
Opportunities for career advancement by becoming a mentor, being a Clinical Instructor, providing ESMA staff training, etc.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved master’s level program in speech & language pathology
Valid/current professional license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts
Massachusetts DESE Educator License (or in process)
Ability to travel to/between multiple work locations
Must pass extensive background checks and provide professional references
If selected for hire, candidates must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of negative TB test, and required immunizations (including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19).
Benefits
Reimbursement for mileage and travel time between contracts
Reimbursement for professional licensure and ASHA membership fees
Paid time off for all full-time and part-time employees
10 paid holidays for all eligible employees
Easterseals is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
403(b) retirement savings plan
Insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more!
Access to an employee assistance program including confidential counseling services to employees and their families
Health & wellness reimbursement program
What will you bring to ESMA?
A passion for improving the lives of the clients we serve
Willingness to explore multiple settings and/or patient populations
Independent time management and critical thinking skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities
Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Easterseals Massachusetts? Apply now and be a part of a team that values your dedication and passion for ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play!
Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.
