Language Pathologist

General Summary

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

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 Aerodigestive Center and other multi-disciplinary medical clinics
• Performing instrumental assessment of swallowing, including Modified Barium Swallow
• 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 Requirements

Education, License and certifications

• A Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA).

Experience

• 3-5 years of directly related clinical experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders is required.
• Candidates at the SLP I level with 1–3 years of solid, relevant experience may also be considered.
• 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.

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.