Speech Language Pathologist Fellow - Acute Care
Core
Assess and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders in an acute care setting under supervision.
Role type
Clinical fellow (Speech-Language Pathology)
Builds
Evidence-based treatment plans and interventions for patients with communication and swallowing impairments.
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Otolaryngology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diagnostic assessment, treatment plan development, multidisciplinary collaboration, modified barium swallow studies, flexible endoscopic evaluations, standardized motor speech and language assessment tools, rehabilitation following total laryngectomy, tracheostomy speaking valves, augmentative and alternative communication devices.
Preferred skills
Flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing, rehabilitation following total laryngectomy, tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, electrolarynx, heat and moisture exchanger systems, tracheostomy speaking valves, augmentative and alternative communication devices.
Responsibilities
Administer diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, establish treatment priorities, collaborate with physicians and family members, maintain current knowledge of new technologies, participate in continuing education, provide direct patient care via telehealth, utilize electronic medical records.
Seniority
Fellow (1-year training program)