Speech Language Path 1

Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with voice and upper airway problems in an interdisciplinary voice center, primarily serving adult patients with select pediatric cases.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical evaluation of voice and upper airway symptoms to identify patient needs for therapy services.
• Evaluates special populations, including professional voice users/performers, patients requesting gender aligning care, patients with chronic lung disease, and select pediatric patients with voice/airway conditions.
• Performs diagnostic laryngeal imaging examinations (flexible and rigid videostroboscopy) and acoustic/aerodynamic assessments of voice/airway function.
• Performs instrumental assessments of swallowing, including flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) preferred, but not required.
• Plans and conducts rehabilitative treatment programs consistent with the specific area(s) of deficit, maintaining competency in up-to-date physiologic voice therapy and respiratory retraining skills.
• Coordinates pre- and post-operative therapy services for patients undergoing surgery for voice and airway issues, including facilitating referrals to specialists and imaging.
• Performs outpatient therapy sessions with patients, in person or virtually, and writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used, and progress made.
• May recruit subjects for research programs and participate in the conceptualization and actualization of research projects within the department.
• Evaluates, treats, and monitors patients within the speech pathology treatment plan, modifying therapy programs and goals as needed.
• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner and enters charges accurately.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and medical care team members, providing education as needed.
• Supervises students and volunteers; mentors clinical fellows following ASHA supervision guidelines.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Maintains awareness of system goals and aligns individual goals to support them.

Requirements

• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) certification/license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Competency in assigned clinical areas.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge; ability to operate multiple computer systems and standard rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining high productivity.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Schedule

Full-time day shift (8 hours per day).