Speech & Language Pathologist I (Needham)

The Speech-Language Pathologist – Outpatient Feeding & Swallowing will play a critical role in the assessment and management of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders in the outpatient setting. Working with a diverse patient population ranging from birth to early school age, the clinician will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, family education, and therapeutic services. This position also offers the opportunity to support program growth through feeding therapy services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders for patients with complex medical diagnoses.
• Evaluate and manage patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Perform instrumental swallowing assessments, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies.
• Provide family education, support, and case coordination throughout care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation related to feeding and swallowing evaluations and treatments.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, SLPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in and support the expansion of feeding therapy services within the outpatient program.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (required)
• 1–3 years of clinical experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders (required); strong Clinical Fellows will be considered
• Current Massachusetts state licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist (required)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interprofessional teams in a fast-paced medical setting
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to professional education and continuous learning
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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.