
Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Feeding & Swallowing- Bos
Boston Children's Hospital · Health Care Equipment & Services
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Key ResponsibilitiesComprehensive assessment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in the outpatient setting with patients from birth to early school age years with complex medical diagnosesAssessment and management of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia in the Center for Airway Disorders and other multi-disciplinary medical clinicsPerforming instrumental assessment of swallowing, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studiesProviding family education and case coordinationCompleting documentation related to feeding and swallowing assessment and treatmentWorking in close collaboration and partnership with physicians, speech-language pathologists, and other health care professionalsThe opportunity to provide feeding therapy services with program expansionMinimum QualificationsEducation:A Master's degree in Speech Language PathologyExperience: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 PathologistAbility 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. Status: Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week: 40Job Category: ClinicalRegular, Temporary, Per Diem: RegularOffice/Site Location: Boston and a second satellite location (Waltham, Weymouth or Needham)Work requires strong communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well-developed writing skills.