Speech Pathologist

Giacare Inc•Bethesda, MD

32d

About The Position

GiaCare Inc. is now accepting applications for experienced, civilian Speech-Language Pathologists to support the Department of Clinical Services and Surgical Services, Otolaryngology Service at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. This position supports an innovative Joint Incentive Fund (JIF) collaboration between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans requiring complex otolaryngology and head and neck surgery services will receive care from the Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery team at WRNMMC. Because many patients travel significant distances for specialty care, this role incorporates both traditional in-person services and telehealth-enabled evaluation and treatment using synchronous and asynchronous virtual health tools. The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide clinical services to medically complex patients while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and potential research activities supporting the ENT JIF program. Limited CONUS travel for conferences or site visits in support of the program will be required. About the Company: GiaCare, Inc., a woman and minority-owned business, is dedicated to assisting the military and healthcare providers by providing exceptional medical professionals to fulfill medical services at military hospitals and clinics across the United States. To learn more, visit our website at www.GiaCare.com [http://www.GiaCare.com] Company Mission: "To Better the Lives of Our Patients and Caregivers Through High-Quality Healthcare and Technology Services"

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Minimum of two (2) years of acute care or rehabilitation clinic/hospital experience within the preceding five (5) years.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
Maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license (Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association) from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
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Responsibilities

Provide speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment for veterans and military beneficiaries with complex head and neck conditions requiring otolaryngology and surgical specialty care.
Support the ENT Joint Incentive Fund (JIF) program by delivering both in-person clinical services and telehealth-enabled evaluation and treatment using synchronous and asynchronous virtual health tools.
Collaborate closely with the Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to support coordinated specialty care delivery.
Evaluate and treat medically complex swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders associated with head and neck disease and surgical intervention.
Participate in program development activities, quality improvement initiatives, and process improvement efforts supporting the DoD–VA collaboration.
Assist in the development and implementation of care delivery processes designed to support veterans traveling from distant locations for specialty surgical care.
Document patient care and clinical activities in accordance with military treatment facility and Defense Health Agency requirements.
Participate in professional development activities, conferences, or site visits supporting the ENT JIF program as required.