Speech Language Pathologiat I - Feeding & Swallowing

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

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in the outpatient setting with patients from birth to early school age years with complex medical diagnoses
• Assessment and management of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia in the Center for Airway Disorders and other multi-disciplinary medical clinics
• Performing instrumental assessment of swallowing, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies
• Providing family education and case coordination
• Completing documentation related to feeding and swallowing assessment and treatment
• Working in close collaboration and partnership with physicians, speech-language pathologists, and other health care professionals
• The opportunity to provide feeding therapy services with program expansion

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Experience: 1-3 years of directly related clinical experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders is required. Strong clinical fellows may be considered.
• Licensure/Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)
• A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Ability to work collaboratively with interprofessional 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.

Job Details

• Status: Full-Time
• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Job Category: Clinical Regular, Temporary, Per-Diem: Regular
• Office/Site Location: Boston and a second satellite location (Waltham, Weymouth or Needham)

Benefits & Compensation

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.