Speech​/Language Pathologist

Overview

About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics in Tacoma, Washington.

• Educate medical staff, residents, and clinicians.
• Serve as communication and swallowing consultant to hospital staff.
• Integrate case history information, test results, and clinical observations to develop diagnosis, prognosis and treatment recommendations.
• Triage all referrals for appropriateness and priority.
• Perform speech therapy evaluation and treatment for patients exhibiting communication and swallowing disorders.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.