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Speech Language Pathologist II - Inpatient Feeding & Swallowing

Boston Children's Hospital · Boston, MA · 3 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

The Speech & Language Pathologist will be responsible for comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in the inpatient setting, including Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU), and Acute Care Units. Performing instrumental assessment of swallowing, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and/or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

  • Providing family education, bedside provider training, and case coordination.
  • Participating in unit rounds, specialty team rounds, and case conferences.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Performing instrumental assessment of swallowing, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and/or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
  • Providing family education, bedside provider training, and case coordination.
  • Participating in unit rounds, specialty team rounds, and case conferences.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in using electronic health record systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off).

Pay

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off).

Schedule

Standard Hours per Week: 40

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