Speech Language Pathologist I

Boston Children’s Hospital; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital's Speech-Language Pathology Program seeks 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.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, collaboration with physicians and therapists, and ongoing professional development to foster growth within the program.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluation and treatment of pediatric communication disorders.
• Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• ASHA CCC or eligibility to obtain it

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric communication disorders in outpatient settings.
• Conduct language and speech assessments using language samples, speech samples, standardized tests, and clinical tools.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and implement therapy with evidence-based approaches.
• Provide education and counseling to parents/caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and next steps.
• Maintain thorough documentation including evaluation reports, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Collaborate with other SLPs, physicians, and healthcare/education professionals.
• Participate in program development, meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Pediatric assessment

Documentation skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

MA State license to practice as SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Position Summary

Boston Children's Hospital's Speech-Language Pathology Program seeks 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

• 1 year of 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)