Speech-Language Pathologist: Diagnostics & Therapy Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.

The role involves clinical and administrative duties across the medical center, including diagnostic assessments and therapeutic services for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The incumbent provides evidence-based assessment and treatment, collaborates with health care teams, and ensures licensure and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or Doctoral degree in the field from an accredited program.
• Full, current and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology in the U.S.
• U.S. Citizenship requirement and eligibility per VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts, plans, and coordinates all clinical and administrative aspects of contemporary SLP practice.
• Interviews patients and families, administers and interprets diagnostic tests for speech-language and swallowing disorders.
• Develops comprehensive plans of care for swallowing disorders with collaboration from other health care practitioners.
• Establishes and maintains therapy relationships with patients, families, and caregivers, and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm; telework not available.

Skills

Speech-language pathology knowledge

Diagnostic assessment

Swallowing evaluation interpretation

Education

Master's degree or Doctoral degree in SLP

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) within the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.

The role involves clinical and administrative duties across the medical center, including diagnostic assessments and therapeutic services for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. The incumbent provides evidence-based assessment and treatment, collaborates with health care teams, and ensures licensure and