Speech Language Pathologist - Otolaryngology

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401k/403b)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to perform evaluations and treatment within the scope of ASHA standards. The role involves interviewing families, counseling patients about communication and feeding/swallowing status, and planning case management with follow-up and referrals.

The position emphasizes documentation of results, adherence to policies, and active participation in program meetings.

Qualifications

• Assesses and treats speech-language pathology needs per ASHA standards.
• Interviews and counsels families and patients about communication and feeding/swallowing status.
• Plans and implements case management, follow-up and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports the results of communication and feeding/swallowing evaluations and treatment.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends program meetings and participates as assigned.
• Supervises staff at the following levels: clinical fellows, graduate clinicians.
• Mentors new hires and participates in committees or working groups.

Job description

Performs evaluations and treatment, within the scope of SLP practice per ASHA standards as assigned. Interviews and counsels families and patients regarding communication/ feeding and swallowing status. Plans and implements case management, follow-up, and referrals for patients. Documents and reports the results of communication / feeding and swallowing evaluations and treatment. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Attends program meetings and participates as assigned. Contributes and shares knowledge, materials, resources and handouts across team members including at program meetings, via email, and within program drive / repository for common use. Continues individual professional growth by participating in continuing education activities, reading professional journals, mastering use of new equipment and technologies; fosters professional growth of other staff by sharing information gained through continuing education. Completes program tasks (e.g., intake triage, program inquiries) and in-house in-services (e.g., fellows’ presentations) as assigned. Supervises staff at the following levels: clinical fellows, graduate clinicians. Mentors new hires. Active participant and possible lead on committee or working group. May participate in clinical research.

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.