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Seven Hills Foundation

Seven Hills Pediatric Center, a skilled nursing community of care for children and young adults with complex needs, employees Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) as part of their outstanding team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of the children in their care.

What are the responsibilities of an Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)? 

Under the guidance of our Clinical Director, the SLP will assess and treat school-aged children with developmental or acquired disorders. The SLP works with a fantastic multidisciplinary team to provide wraparound care, collaborate with families, and train staff.

The SLP's Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing comprehensive speech-language therapy to students.
  • Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress.
  • Train and coach staff, ensuring effective implementation of treatment plans.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and design staff training programs.
  • Maintain confidential records and complete necessary reports.
  • Follow ASHA’s Code of Ethics and stay up-to-date with training and certifications.
  • Promote our organization’s values of respect, kindness, integrity, and innovation.
  • Assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing issues

Qualifications for an SLP

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
  • Professional licensure in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP preferred).
  • Experience with AAC systems and therapeutic services in natural environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong understanding of human development and communication disorders.
  • Team player with a knack for creative problem-solving.

About Seven Hills Pediatric Skilled Nursing Care for Children & Young Adults with Complex Needs

Seven Hills Pediatric Center (SHPC), is a skilled nursing community for children and young adults unlike any other in Massachusetts. Our exceptional and compassionate nursing and professional staff have years of experience providing coordinated, integrated long-term care to children with profound developmental disabilities and require complex medical care, need short-term respite services, or who are in need of short-term post-hospitalization care. With the guidance of the medical director, children receive all the necessary medical, nursing, therapy, educational, and leisure services possible to enhance their quality of life.

Groton, MA

In historic Groton, Massachusetts, surrounded by six acres of land, SHPC is a pediatric skilled nursing home and school which has integrated state-of-the-art medical technology into a beautiful home-like setting complete with large, brightly colored living rooms, physical and occupational therapy treatment rooms, a fully equipped specialized dental clinic, and the Seven Hills Academy. The philosophy of person-centered living is driven by the parent-centered team approach that is the hallmark of the award-winning SHPC.

Hopedale, MA

SHPC expanded its work with children (ages 0-21) in 2015 by opening a new 12-bed state-of-the-art medically complex needs home in Hopedale, Massachusetts. SHPC at Hopedale provides medical treatment and care and a quiet and comfortable environment in a small town. Children attend school in the community and thrive in the home-like atmosphere that staff continually create for them. Ultimately, the purpose of the Center at Hopedale is to offer a continuum of services that will support a successful transition back to family and community.

Seven Hills Speech Language Pathologist, Shale Carey, shares why she loves her work

Shale-SLPWhen I first came across Seven Hills Foundation, I knew immediately that it was the perfect place for me. My passion as a Speech Language Pathologist has always been working with students, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental disabilities. This is my wheelhouse—where I feel most comfortable, where I thrive, and where I truly care about making a difference. 

The most rewarding part of my work is the moments of connection. When a student and I share a moment of joint attention, when they smile with excitement, or when they engage with me in a way they haven’t before—that is everything. Seeing the progress our students make, no matter how big or small, is truly incredible. What might seem like a small step to someone unfamiliar with our population—like a student independently picking up their communication device to express themselves—is actually a massive achievement for us. Those moments remind me why I do what I do.

For a Speech Language Pathologist considering a career within Seven Hills Foundation, I can wholeheartedly say it is an incredible place to work. The collaborative nature of our work, the supportive team environment, and the wealth of knowledge among my colleagues make this an unparalleled experience.

At the end of the day, this work is about passion, commitment, and connection. Seven Hills Foundation provides the perfect space for all of that and more, and I am truly grateful to be a part of it.

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