Speech Language Pathologist - ENT Voice & Swallowing Program

Speech Language Pathologist – ENT Voice & Swallowing Program

Location: Downtown | Days

Employer: University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is part of a team of fellows, advanced practice providers, and physicians committed to treating a range of complex adult voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders in an outpatient medical setting. The SLP is integrated into the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OTO‑HNS) division and clinic, and has a hands‑on role in the clinical and instrumental evaluation of patients.

The SLP frequently works in tandem with fellowship‑trained laryngologists and head & neck oncologic surgeons. The SLP engages in collaborative and longitudinal care of patients with voice/swallowing/airway disorders, providing comprehensive therapy while promoting best‑practices in patient care. The SLP plays a role in advancing the field of speech language pathology through teaching (as applicable) and opportunities to participate in clinical research.

• Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services for voice, swallowing, and airway concerns. This includes:
  • Obtaining a detailed case history.
  • Obtaining objective measures and psychoacoustic judgments of phonatory ability.
  • Administering and interpreting acoustic analysis for documentation of vocal parameters.
  • Administering and interpreting video laryngoscopy, video nasal endoscopy, FEES, and modified barium swallow evaluations.
  • Utilizing electromyography in accordance with the laryngologist for various therapeutic tasks.
• Provide pre‑treatment evaluation and counseling and post‑treatment care for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer. This includes:
  • Pre‑ and post‑treatment swallowing evaluation for patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment (chemoradiation) of head and neck cancer.
  • Post‑treatment dysphagia therapy for patients requiring rehabilitation.
  • Pre‑operative education and counseling for patients undergoing laryngectomy and establishing a plan of care for post‑operative laryngeal speech restoration, including use of electrolarynx, esophageal speech, and tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP).
  • Evaluation, management, and replacement of TEP voice prostheses.
• Advocate for patients undergoing treatment for rehabilitation of voice, swallowing, and airway disorders and interact on the patient’s behalf with physicians, nurses, employers, etc. This includes:
  • Interpreting evaluation results for patients, their families, and medical staff and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Developing appropriate goals for each patient and designing and executing a therapeutic program to meet these goals.
  • Making referrals for medical evaluation, audiology services, or follow‑up with other professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain documentation and certifications required for patient care:
  • Maintain documentation of patient contact according to JCAHO procedures and standards.
  • Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and in compliance with departmental FL‑ASHA and ASHA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third‑party payers.
  • Meet all state requirements for continuing education.
• Participate in departmental education and research efforts:
  • May provide educational programs through in‑services to the rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues, and teaching labs to speech students (if applicable).
  • May supervise Level II students, utilizing a variety of supervisory styles to enhance student learning.
  • May assist in developing, collecting, and analyzing performance improvement data.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in the independent evaluation and retreatment of laryngeal, phonatory, swallowing, and upper airway disorders required.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required;
  Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communications Sciences and Disorders from an accredited college or university required.
• Certifications/Licensure:
  • FL Licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist required.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech–Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) required.
  • BLS Certification required.
  • Eligible for licensure to practice as a Speech‑Language Pathologist in the state of Florida required.
• UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Entry level

Full‑time

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