Speech-Language Pathologist

Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist's (SLP) primary function is direct patient care. Incumbent will identify, evaluate, diagnose and treat persons with speech, voice, language, fluency, cognitive, swallowing and respiratory disorders. The SLP will be expected to service outpatients, inpatient acute, and the Community Living Center (CLC) as well as outpatient mental health patients. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides speech therapy services to patients under the appropriate guidelines established by the VAMC. Performs functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology practice. Conducts screening of patients in accordance with the policies of the VAMC to determine the need for intervention/treatment. Conducts assessments, provide treatment interventions and provide consultation to other care professionals. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members. Establishes individual patient sched...

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