Speech Pathologist

Site of Service: Ft. Carson/Continental - 7092 Harr Avenue Bldg. 6492, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913

Hours: Monday-Friday, 0600-1800; 8- or 10-hour shifts; 40-hour work week; clinical hours typically 0700-1600; no federally recognized holidays; no planned closures identified; base down days apply.

Position Overview

Licensed Clinical Speech Language Pathologist supporting military beneficiaries at Intrepid Spirit Centers and related military medical facilities.

Position Qualifications / Requirements

Education :

· Graduation from a college or university that includes at 18 semester hours in the field of speech pathology academic program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American-Speech - Language Hearing Association).

· Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communications Sciences and Disorders

· Directly related field from an accredited program of the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA)

Licensure : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a speech language pathologist.

Certification : Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart or American Red Cross

Experience : As required to meet clinical competency requirements as specified in the credentialing instruction.

Duties

· Perform with the highest level of clinical expertise, providing precedent-setting diagnoses, treatment, and case management to patients suffering from the most severe speech disorders and impairments, referred to the Center following failed treatment plans at other tertiary care centers.

· Design, develop, and apply new approaches and innovative methods of problem-solving in the evaluation, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and resolution of unique caseload assignments.

· Function across the gamut of speech language pathology activities, required of the population. Applies innovative diagnostic, therapeutic, and clinical trial techniques, developed exclusively within the Center or with strategic partners, for potential application across DoD.

· Document and develop clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based practice standards of care, templates, testing guidelines, and development/employment of off label use of technologies, frequently adapted by DoD, Veteran's Administration, and civilian colleagues.

· Apply advance scientific methodologies in the design and execution of novel and innovative research in the speech pathology field.

· Participate in advanced clinical research projects, relative to diagnostic evaluation, treatment and/or rehabilitation of communication and swallowing disorders.

· Participate in the development of protocols to investigate efficacy and effectiveness of new clinical tests, clinical practice guidelines, and standards of care. Services as a role model for effective speech pathology test practice skills.

· Complete training to obtain knowledge and maintain competency in the following systems: MHS Genesis, Dragon dictation software, and Microsoft Office programs.

· Comply with regulatory, MTF, and Joint Commission quality inspection/ peer review/ utilization management requirements, and applicable system applications.

· Contractor employees shall prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established MTF standards, to include, but not limited to: timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature.

· Contractor employees shall only use DoD approved abbreviations for documentation in the patient health records. (DoDI 6025.13 and DoDM 6055.05)

· Document and close notes in MHS Genesis within three (3) business days of patient encounters.

· Respond to beneficiary messages submitted and received in the MHS Genesis secure portal systems within one (1) business day.

Base Down Days

The MTF observes installation training holidays and base down days. The contractor shall not be required to work on these days and will not receive additional compensation.

Citizenship/English Language/Physical Capability : U.S. citizenship is required for this position. All contractor personnel must demonstrate professional proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and government personnel. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods; lift and move patients or equipment as required by the clinical setting; and perform the physical demands inherent to the specialty.

Special Requirements / Skills

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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