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Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient/Outpatient | Boston Childrens Hospital
CCC-SLP and Massachusetts licensure required. Inpatient SLP experience and feeding/dysphagia expertise required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates patients using appropriate tests and clinical assessment techniques to determine functional status, communication and/or swallowing needs, and develops individualized treatment plans based on findings.
Provides evidence-based speech-language pathology treatment to pediatric patients, including patients with feeding and swallowing needs, and educates families, caregivers, teachers, and other support personnel to promote carryover of therapeutic interventions.
Monitors and documents patient progress, communicates findings and recommendations to families and the interdisciplinary care team, and collaborates with other disciplines to ensure coordinated care.
Manages assigned caseload and documentation in accordance with department productivity, quality, safety, and regulatory standards, and provides coverage across service areas as needed.
Serves as a clinical resource within areas of expertise and may provide supervision or mentorship to graduate students, clinical fellows, and other staff as assigned.
Education and Experience
Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program required.
Inpatient speech-language pathology experience required.
Minimum of one year of experience diagnosing and treating dysphagia required; pediatric experience preferred.
Minimum of one year of infant feeding experience strongly preferred.
SOFFI and/or EFS training preferred.
Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies/Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (MBS/VFSS) preferred.
Licensure and Certification
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required.
Current Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
Current CPR certification required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Worksite address
brighton, MA, 02135, US
Who can apply
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