Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing SLP — Flexible Schedule

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to comprehensively assess and treat pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in outpatient settings. The role includes instrumental swallowing assessments (MBS), family education, case coordination, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and SLPs.

The position offers involvement in program expansion for feeding therapy services and requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 1–3 years of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorder experience preferred; strong fellows may apply.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required.
• Massachusetts state license to practice as an SLP required.
• Ability to collaborate with interprofessional teams in a fast-paced medical environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and educating future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage oropharyngeal dysphagia in multidisciplinary clinics.
• Perform instrumental swallowing assessments, including MBS studies.
• Provide family education and case coordination.
• Complete documentation related to feeding and swallowing assessment and treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, SLPs, and other health care professionals.
• Opportunity to provide feeding therapy services with program expansion.

Skills

Clinical experience 1-3 yrs

ASHA Certification

Massachusetts SLP license

Interprofessional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Commitment to education

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to comprehensively assess and treat pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in outpatient settings. The role includes instrumental swallowing assessments (MBS), family education, case coordination, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and SLPs.

The position offers involvement in program expansion for feeding therapy services and requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA