Clinical Fellow SLP

Boston Children’s Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a full-time ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist for Peabody and Lexington sites. The role covers evaluation and treatment of a broad range of pediatric communication disorders, in outpatient settings, with collaboration across physicians and educators.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Massachusetts state license, and ASHA CCC. Five years of pediatric clinical experience are emphasized; strong candidates with fewer

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Minimum 5 years of pediatric clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric communication disorders in outpatient settings.
• Language sample analysis, standardized tests, and other evaluation methods.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and implement evidenced-based therapies.
• Provide parent/caregiver education and counseling on diagnoses and progress.
• Document evaluation reports, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with other speech-language pathologists, physicians, and educators.
• Contribute to program development and ongoing clinical education.

Skills

Pediatric SLP

Assessment & evaluation

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Massachusetts state license

ASHA CCC

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Speech Language Pathology Program is seeking a full-time ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist for our Peabody and Lexington sites. The appropriate candidate has experience in evaluation and treatment of a broad range of pediatric communication disorders and differences.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric communication disorders and differences in the outpatient setting with patients from toddlerhood into young adulthood.
• In-depth assessment individualized to patients via language sample analysis, speech sample analysis, standardized tests, and clinically created tools.
• Individualized treatment plans and procedures including use of commercially available and clinically created tools.
• Providing parent/caregiver education and counseling regarding diagnoses, progress, and follow-up services and referrals.
• Completing thorough and timely documentation related to patient caseload including comprehensive evaluation reports, treatment plans, daily treatment notes, and therapy discharge summaries.
• Working in collaboration with other speech language pathologists, physicians, and other healthcare and educational professionals.
• Participating in program development related to clinical assignments. Maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and education via continuing education pursuits. Fostering collaboration and professional growth of other staff by sharing information gained through continuing education.
• Participating in Program meetings, committees, and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• A Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology

Experience:

• 5 years’ progressively responsible and specialized clinical experience, including responsibility for specialized pediatric speech programs within a clinical service
• Strong SLP with fewer years of experience or strong clinical fellow candidates will also be considered
• Work requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programs

Licensure/Certifications:

• A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)