Speech Language Pathologist- Outpatient Neurology
About The Position
Mayo Clinic in Arizona is seeking a medical Speech-Language Pathologist to join its Neurology team. This outpatient position is based on the Phoenix campus and provides evaluation and treatment for adults with neurological diagnoses, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, movement disorders, and other complex medical conditions. The role involves comprehensive assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, swallowing, and voice disorders. The SLP practices independently and collaborates with neurologists, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, otolaryngologists, radiologists, and other interdisciplinary team members. The position offers opportunities to build long-term therapeutic relationships with patients during recovery and to serve as a clinical instructor for graduate students in speech pathology, clinical fellows, and other medical professionals. Departmental assignments may bring specialized responsibilities and competencies tailored to Neurology or Otorhinolaryngology patient populations. Candidates must be competent in independently performing and interpreting Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS). Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is encouraged but not required; training and mentorship may be provided. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and passionate about evidence-based care for medically complex adults in a collaborative Neurology program.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology educational program, obtained or eligibility to obtain.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility to participate in a Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP).
- Eligible for full SLP licensure in Arizona (CCC-SLP) or provisional SLP licensure in Arizona (CF-SLP).
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
- Competence in independently performing and interpreting Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with neurological diagnoses and complex medical conditions.
- Assess and treat communication, cognitive-linguistic, swallowing, speech, language, and voice disorders.
- Independently perform and interpret Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS).
- Practice independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary medical team members.
- Develop long-term therapeutic relationships with patients throughout their recovery.
- May serve as a clinical instructor for graduate students in speech pathology, clinical fellows, and other medical professionals.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible dental coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
