A Virtual Speech-Language Therapist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist

The incumbent serves as a staff Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&R), at the VACCHCS Fresno. The SLP is a therapist who identifies, diagnoses, and provides speech/language/cognitive retraining therapy for all appropriately referred inpatients, outpatients, and Community Living Center (CLC) patients. Incumbent is a staff speech-language pathologist and performs functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology practice. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, the incumbent:

Uses a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of speech-language pathology to a wide range of populations.

Develops coherent treatment strategies.

Incorporates new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently.

Conducts assessments, provides treatment interventions, and provides consultation to other health care professionals.

Has knowledge of speech-language pathology instrumentation.

Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders.

Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trach/ventilator-dependent patients to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology scope of practice.

Exercises independent clinical judgment and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions, needs, and expectations.

Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

Documents in the medical record: evaluates, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status, and patient/family education.

Attends interdisciplinary team meetings.

Participates with other health care practitioners to address the global needs of the patient, advises on diagnosis and treatment.

Provides orientation/training of medical staff.

Assists in orientation and training of new staff.

Assists in the training and supervision of students, trainees, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals.

Keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other literature, and in-service programs.

Provides patient and family education including informed consent.

Participates in developing guidelines and protocols, new patient programs, and evaluation of existing programs.

Maintains patient records and other data required by the clinic, service, and medical center.

Maintains, supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.

May be requested to service on service-level committees or task forces or to represent to service/section on medical center, network, or national committees.

May perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial.

Follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 08938-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs