Speech-Language Pathologist – Diagnostic & Rehab Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System in California. The role covers diagnostic assessments and rehabilitative services for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Basic requirements include appropriate education and licensure. Some pathways allow temporary or graduate SLP appointment pending licensure, with licensure required to advance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or Doctoral) in SLP or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current, full state licensure to practice speech-language pathology in the United States.
• Eligibility for VA licensure requirements; temporary/graduate SLP options may apply.
• Must actively pursue licensure if not yet obtained by appointment date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate diagnostic assessments and therapeutic services for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide evidence-based assessments and treatment to patients across age groups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

License awareness

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctoral degree in related field

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System in California. The role covers diagnostic assessments and rehabilitative services for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Basic requirements include appropriate education and licensure. Some pathways allow temporary or graduate SLP appointment pending licensure, with licensure required to advance.