Speech Language Pathologist - Neurology

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Mayo Clinic in Rochester is seeking a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our nationally recognized team. This position requires clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in the inpatient acute, 36 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit serving all ages, and potential for outpatient settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the SLP will contribute to patient-centered care through evidence-based assessment and intervention in alignment with Mayo Clinic’s high standards of excellence.

Requirements

• Master of Science (MS) or Master of Art (MA) degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or Master of Speech Pathology (MSP)Specific to Department of Neurology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or participating in an ASHA Clinical Fellowship Year supervised by a Mayo Clinic speech-language pathologist certified by ASHA.
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Health in Speech-Language Pathology

Nice To Haves

• Allied Health Staff in the Division of Speech Pathology are encouraged to achieve Board Certification by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (BC-ANCDS) and/or awarded Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders by the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating adults with neurogenic communication impairments, including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication deficits.
• Performing Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
• Administering Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
• Managing highly medically complex patients, ICU and PCU level of care, brain injury, and trach/vent management
• Experience or interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for adult and/or pediatric populations desired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees