Speech-Language Pathologist: Swallow & Cognition Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Reno, NV seeks a speech-language pathologist to assess and treat inpatients and outpatients.

The role uses standard and non-standard methods to evaluate complex cases, aligning findings with patient preferences for a meaningful plan of care. The incumbent will work within the medical center to deliver services across clinical and patient care areas, performing evaluations, plan interventions, and document results in the electronic medical record, with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure as a licensed SLP in a US state.
• Experience with adult patients and interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Treat Veterans with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete clinical swallow evaluations and instrumental swallow studies as needed.
• Document results in the medical record and communicate recommendations.
• Provide care across clinical settings within the medical center.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Swallowing evaluation

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's degree in SLP

Doctoral degree in SLP

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Reno, NV seeks a speech-language pathologist to assess and treat inpatients and outpatients.

The role uses standard and non-standard methods to evaluate complex cases, aligning findings with patient preferences for a meaningful plan of care. The incumbent will work within the medical center to deliver services across clinical and patient care areas, performing evaluations, plan interventions, and document results in the electronic medical record, with a