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Speech Therapist - Per Diem Days

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
$34.53 - $50.99
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
Jun 09, 2026
Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders. This position supports our in-patient services. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree Speech Therapy required MA Speech-language Pathologist license Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Basic Life Support preferred Speech pathology experience 0-1 year preferred Acute hospital experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Familiarity of 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. Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) 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. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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.