Boston Children's Hospital

Speech & Language Pathologist II

Boston Children's Hospital • $70K — $95K *
Waltham, MA 02453In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech Pathology or related field
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
  • Current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
  • 2+ years of relevant clinical experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, oral, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct AAC-related research and develop AAC projects encouraged within clinical scope
  • Perform comprehensive evaluations of pediatric communication disorders
  • Educate and counsel parents/caregivers on diagnoses and follow-up services
  • Document patient caseload with thorough evaluation reports and plans
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in program meetings

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized clinic
  • Collaborative working environment with a focus on interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Access to continuing education and training opportunities
  • Encouragement to pursue personal clinical interests in AAC
  • Supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within the team
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description

General Summary
Boston Children's Hospital's OUTPATIENT Augmentative Communication Program (ACP) is seeking a full-time ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Waltham clinic. The appropriate candidate has extensive experience in evaluation and treatment of a broad range of individuals with complex communication needs. Detailed knowledge of current assistive technology and no-tech to high tech solutions is required.

This is not a clinical fellowship position or clinical fellowship year position. Please do not apply if you are seeking a CF

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting AAC related research and/or developing AAC related projects within the scope of this clinical position is encouraged. Clinicians in the ACP are strongly encouraged to develop their own areas of clinical interest related to AAC assessment and intervention that supports the mission of the program.
  • Comprehensive evaluation and management of pediatric communication disorders that reflect an in-depth understanding of a child's speech, language, and communication profile and needs.
  • Providing parent/caregiver education and counseling regarding diagnoses and follow-up services and referrals.
  • Completing timely and thorough documentation related to patient caseload including comprehensive evaluation reports, treatment plans, daily treatment notes, and therapy discharge summaries.
  • Working in collaboration and partnership with physicians, speech-language pathologists, and other health care and educational professionals.
  • Maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and education via continuing education pursuits. Participating in Program meetings, committees, and projects.
Minimum Requirements

Education, License and Certifications
  • A Master's degree in Speech Pathology or a closely related field
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA).
  • A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Experience
  • 2 or more years of directly related clinical experience strongly preferred
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work as part of a tight-knit team.
  • Commitment to professional education.
  • Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and educating future leaders in the profession.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric hospital. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 on-staff members of the Institute of Medicine and 9 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The hospital is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Learn more about Boston Children's Hospital
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1869
* Ladders Estimates

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