Speech and Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (SLP-CFY)

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (SLP-CFY)

Full Time / 35 Hours per week

Do your professional goals and passions align with providing individualized services that focus on the power of unlocking every client’s full potential? Are you a new graduate who wants to work on a team of collaborators across different disciplines? Look no further! We are looking for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow to join the Easterseals MA team this summer and/or Fall 2024. If you are enthusiastic about helping individuals of all ages achieve their communication goals, we want to hear from you!

Why join Easterseals Massachusetts?

ESMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. Join our team to make an immediate and powerful impact in the lives of the clients we serve! Full-time positions are available for SLP’s in the Greater Boston area, Central Massachusetts, and surrounding areas.

What We offer:

• Supportive and dynamic model for service delivery
• Mentorship from experienced SLP’s and cross-discipline support
• Opportunity to grow your clinical skills
• Diverse settings and clientele across the lifespan
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in Massachusetts communities

Essential Functions

• Apply the skills learned in graduate program to provide speech & language therapy services appropriate to the age and contract setting in which clients are treated.
• Operate independently under the direction of CF Supervisor.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client outcomes
• Engage in continuous professional development and training
• Perform clinical evaluations based on acceptable standards of practice
• Establish a plan of care with realistic, objective goals
• Design and implement a treatment program with consideration of the client’s diagnosis and environment
• Educate client and caregivers in appropriate therapeutic techniques to promote clinical outcomes

Mentorship / CEU / Professional Growth

• Ability to try new settings and/or patient populations
• New graduates and/or therapists working in a new setting are paired with an experienced mentor
• Access to an interdisciplinary network of experienced clinicians to help navigate novel situations (e.g. AAC, ATP, OT, SLP, BCBA, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement to attend courses or participate in degree programs
• Annual subscription to MedBridge
• CEU reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved master’s level program in speech & language pathology
• Successful completion of MTEL & Praxis Exams
• Massachusetts DESE Educator License (or in process)
• Ability to travel to/between multiple work locations
• Must pass extensive background checks and provide professional references
• If selected for hire, candidates must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of negative TB test, and required immunizations (including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19).

Benefits

• Reimbursement for mileage and travel time between contracts
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and ASHA membership fees
• Paid time off for all full-time and part-time employees
• 10 paid holidays for all eligible employees
• Easterseals is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Access to an employee assistance program including confidential counseling services to employees and their families
• Health & wellness reimbursement program

What will you bring to ESMA?

• A passion for improving the lives of the clients we serve
• Willingness to explore multiple settings and/or patient populations
• Independent time management and critical thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities
• Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Easterseals Massachusetts? Apply now and be a part of a team that values your dedication and passion for ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play!

Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.