Speech Pathologist

UMass Memorial Health

. Evaluate assigned patients and determine communication and/or swallowing disorders .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeFitchburg • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $35 - $64 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, utilizing diagnostic testing and developing tailored treatment protocols. Strong ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Speech PathologyCurrent MA Speech Pathology LicenseCertificate Of Clinical CompetenceEffective Verbal And Written Communication SkillsDemonstrated Clinical Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic Testing ProceduresTreatment Protocol DevelopmentAugmentative Communication MethodsClient Data AnalysisRemedial TreatmentHome Programs DesignTherapy Carryover ActivitiesQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer Service SkillsAbility To Work Cooperatively

Certifications & Qualifications

Member Of ASHA

Industry Keywords

Communication DisordersSwallowing DisordersHealthcare Team CollaborationHealth And Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate assigned patients and determine communication and/or swallowing disorders
Select appropriate evaluation tools and administer diagnostic testing procedures
Determine prognosis for improvement
Provide rehabilitation to restore communication and swallowing functions
Develop treatment protocols
Conduct diagnostic evaluations for communication disorders in children and adults
Analyze client data and interpret test results to physicians
Provide remedial treatment in individual and group settings
Develop treatment interventions to maximize function in daily living activities
Recommend, design, and implement augmentative communication methods
Provide information about communication disorders to patients, families, and others
Design home programs and therapy carryover activities
Maintain diagnostic evaluation reports, treatment notes, physician renewals, and progress reports
Confer with physicians, related professionals, school personnel, and social service agencies
Participate in or lead quality improvement teams
Attend required meetings, conferences, and seminars
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
Current MA Speech Pathology license
Member of ASHA (American Speech Hearing Association)
Certificate of clinical competence, typically taking one year
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated clinical knowledge
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Compliance with health and safety regulations and requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Every other holiday and every other weekend schedule details