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Children's Hospital Boston Speech and Language Pathologist II Outpatient Feeding & Swallowing in Boston, Massachusetts
66620BRJob Posting Title:Speech and Language Pathologist II Outpatient Feeding & SwallowingDepartment:Otolaryngology and Communication EnhancementAutoReqId:66620BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description: The Speech & Language Pathologist – Outpatient Feeding & Swallowing shall be responsible for:
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
Performing instrumental assessment of swallowing, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and/or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
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
In order to qualify you must have:
A Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA).
3-5 years of directly related clinical experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders is required. Strong Clinical Fellows will be considered.
A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Ability to work collaboratively with inter-professional 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.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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.
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular