Assistant Director, Clin Communication Enhancement – Augmentative Comm
86062BR
Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$140649.60-$225024.80 Annual
Office/Site Location
Waltham
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Job Description General Summary
1. Manages daily operations of department and provides guidance to supervisory staff regarding scheduling, assignments, overtime use and resolution of technical or administrative problems.
2. Provides direction and assistance to subordinate staff, while maintaining goals and objectives of continuous quality improvement programs.
3. Provides guidance, instruction, and mentoring to subordinates involved in departmental or professional activities such as continuing education, quality improvement, and development of policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
4. Supervises trainees, or shares responsibilities for such supervision with designated senior staff as appropriate to the traineeship.
5. Evaluates and treats patients in the area of clinical expertise.
6. Identifies and arranges clinical and continuing educational opportunities which align with the clinical goals of the department. Proposes, designs, and participates in research activities in cooperation with the department director of clinical research.
7. Communicates program information to physicians and other professionals regarding clinical care and services.
8. Participates in various hospital-wide committees and implements programs of hospital-wide nature.
9. Oversees maintenance of department policy and procedure manuals, safety and infection control plans, education and quality improvement programs in accordance with Joint Commission and department standards.
10. Maintains patient care productivity level for position
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience:
- Ten years of directly related clinical experience in hospital-based outpatient Augmentative and Alternative Communication is required.
Licensure/Certification:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)
- A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Ability to work collaboratively with inter-professional teams in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Commitment to professional education.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and educating future leaders in the profession.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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