Clinical Fellow Speech/Language Pathologist

40 hours, flexibility,  including some late afternoon/early evening hours, no weekend occ/ Holidays

Statement of Purpose:

The Clinical Fellow Speech/Language Pathologist role is an approximately nine (9) month position under a structured mentorship that organizes and conducts medically prescribed speech therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patient reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Education:  Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Completed all ASHA Standards I-VI
• Member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA

2.  Certification / License: 

• Current Provisional MA Speech Pathology license

• Current CPR Certification

3.  Experience:

• The Clinical Fellow (CF) experience can be initiated only after completing all graduate credit hours, academic coursework, and clinical experiences required to meet the knowledge and skills delineated in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Standards IV and V. The CF experience must be initiated within 24 months of the date on which the application for certification is received. Once the CF application process has been initiated, it must be completed within 48 months of the initiation date.
• Per ASHA, clinical fellows will be assigned an eligible mentor who will provide supervision.  A complete CF experience must have:
  • A minimum of 1,260 hours of clinical experience working under the mentorship of a CCC-SLP who meets the mentor requirements as outlined in 2020 Standard VII;
  • A minimum of 36 weeks (or its part-time equivalent) of clinical experience working under the mentorship of a CCC-SLP;
  • A minimum of 6 hours of direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision completed during each segment or partial segment by each mentor;
  • A minimum rating of 2 under the 2020 CF experience in the final segment of CF; and
  • All hours/segments recommended by each CF mentor so that they count toward the CF experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skill; demonstrated clinical knowledge.  
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team