Overview:
Please be aware that this is a Traumatic Brain Injury position.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its affiliated clinics and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis, Washington, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command.
Tacoma is a progressive city of 200,000 nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. The region offers the attractions of larger metropolitan areas, with a hometown feel. World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. The city offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals and regional shopping centers.
Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide speech/language pathology (SLP) services to include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of communication, swallowing, voice, or other upper aero-digestive disorders, modification of communication behaviors, and enhancement of communication.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Conducts, plans, and coordinates all clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary speech/language pathology practices. Independently formulates and conducts diagnostic evaluation and therapy for patients with severe communication and swallowing disorders.
- Serves as a member of the professional Military Treatment Facility medical staff. Complies with hospital plans and policies to meet recognized accrediting agencies’ requirements. Participates in continuing education programs to maintain skills and knowledge.
- Ensures temporal, quantity, and quality demands of the workload are met by meeting or exceeding Air Force business standards. Develops clinical practice guidelines and participates in specialty clinics.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Who May Apply:
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