Speech Pathologist - ON CALL

MPF Federal•Fairfield, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

MPF Federal is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist – On-Call to provide speech-language pathology services at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), CA. Services will be performed onsite at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). The On-Call Speech Pathologist will provide comprehensive, evidence-based speech and language pathology services in support of patient care and mission readiness. This position is designated as Mission Essential and will provide coverage for the civilian Speech-Language Pathologist during approved leave periods. Work Schedule & Coverage Location of Performance: Travis AFB, CA (Onsite) On-Call Coverage Requirement: Approximately 60 days per calendar year Coverage provided when the assigned civilian Speech-Language Pathologist is on approved leave Duty Hours During On-Call Periods: Monday through Friday during normal duty hours No weekend coverage required No coverage required on federal holidays or down days Response Requirement: When on call, the Speech Pathologist must provide a treatment plan to the consulting team(s) within 24 hours of receipt of consultation.

Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work in the United States
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
Graduate of a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization
Completion of at least 18 semester hours in speech pathology
Academic program must be accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Must meet clinical competency requirements as specified in service-specific credentialing instructions
Minimum of 12 months of hands-on patient care experience as a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist within the past 24 months
Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient clinical settings
Demonstrated experience performing speech and swallowing evaluations and providing treatment within scope of practice
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Speech Pathologist
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
Proficiency in speech and swallowing evaluation techniques
Ability to work independently and respond promptly to consultations
Effective interdisciplinary communication skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality patient care
Ability to develop and communicate timely treatment plans
Maintain compliance with MTF policies, procedures, and professional standards
Participate in credentialing and privileging processes as required
Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives as applicable
Adhere to ethical and professional standards consistent with ASHA and DoD guidelines

Responsibilities

Develop coherent and evidence-based treatment strategies
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations
Perform speech and swallowing evaluations in accordance with established procedures and protocols
Provide treatment interventions and clinical consultation to other healthcare professionals
Deliver prevention, screening, assessment, diagnostic, treatment, intervention, management, counseling, and follow-up services for disorders of speech and language
Address disorders involving comprehension and expression in oral, written, graphic, and manual modalities
Manage patients with communication and swallowing disorders affecting upper aero-digestive functions
Utilize specialized instrumentation including: Videofluoroscopy, Nasendoscopy, Stroboscopy, Computer technology for data collection and measurement
Observe, collect data, and measure communication and swallowing parameters in accordance with evidence-based practice standards
Communicate treatment plans to consulting teams within 24 hours when on call
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care
Provide professional consultation to physicians, nurses, and allied health staff
Incorporate new clinical procedures as appropriate to independently perform required services
Maintain clinical competence consistent with credentialing requirements
Comply with MTF policies, procedures, and evidence-based clinical standards