Speech Language Pathologist II - Ft. Bliss Intrepid Spirit Center

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HJF is seekinga Speech Language Pathologist II to provide speech and language services in the evaluation, treatment, consultation, and management of patients. This role will implement individualized cognitive rehabilitation plans in accordance within our clinic. Additionally, this role may support research studies providing and evaluating individualized treatment to determine its effectiveness in decreasing everyday cognitive complaints among patients with a history of issues (i.e., mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and persistent cognitive symptoms).

This position will be in support ofthe Ft. Bliss/William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) Intrepid Spirit Center (ISC), supporting the Neurofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs located on the campus of Ft. Bliss, TX. The Ft. Bliss/WBAMC ISC is a DoD institute dedicated to providing cutting-edge evaluation, treatment, and research for service members dealing with complex interactions of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and psychological health (PH) conditions.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Assess/Diagnose/Treat: Provide counseling and guidance and language development therapy. Select, administer, score and interpret diagnostic tests as necessary to detect any type of speech, language, communication, voice, or swallowing disorder. Will assess cognitive skills and develop treatment plans for cognitive rehabilitation to include but not limited to compensatory skills training. Develop and implement individualized plan, in accordance with Institutional Research Board protocol, for assigned patients to meet individual needs, interests and abilities. Evaluate and monitor patients. Instruct patients to monitor their own speech and cognitive skills, and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Communicate/Modify/Review Treatments: Conduct follow-up assessments after initial treatment. Review treatment plans and assess individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs. Communicate diagnosis, test results and available treatments in terms that clients and their families can understand. Educate patients/families.
• Study Administration: Assist with data collection, data analysis, and interpretation. Assist with writing the protocol and reports. Document treatment session data. Maintain records as required by law, establishment's policy and administrative regulations. Work with other research team members to communicate study scheduling, results of evaluations, treatment progress, discharge information, and data transfer procedures. Identify and notify appropriate parties of clinical problems in study patients.
• Professional Development & Support: Attend training for delivering study treatment. Attend, participate, and may lead interdisciplinary meetings. May contribute to publications such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations. For professional growth, keep abreast of current literature in the field of speech language pathology (i.e., as it relates to cognitive and concomitant speech deficits resulting from brain injury). Maintain a high level of professional competence including attending conferences and participating in other activities for professional growth.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree (MA, MS, MCD) in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong Analytical/Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the speech/swallowing mechanisms, speech and language development, various assessment tools, evaluation and treatment protocols and therapeutic techniques and procedures/techniques necessary for performing research tasks.
• Strong listening skills: To help listen to concerns and symptoms of patients to help in deciding the appropriate course of treatment.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate diagnosis, test results and available treatments in terms that patients and their families can understand.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of providers and study team members.
• Attention to detail. Ability to maintain accurate records in compliance with federal regulations.
• Critical thinking skills to adjust treatment plans as required and identifying alternatives.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Work involves sitting, standing, and walking in a hospital environment; manipulation of equipment; and, manual and finger dexterity required in equipment and computer operation.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds, and assist patients in and out of audiometric sound treated rooms.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $64,200-$100,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.