About this role
About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description Essential Job functions:
• Interest in development and implementation of a speech language program within the Ear Nose and Throat Department including close collaboration with other specialties
• Perform comprehensive speech, language, and communications evaluations Instructs the patient and caregiver of the home speech therapy program.
• Treat disorders of:
• Articulation and phonology
• Expressive and receptive language
• Fluency/stuttering
• Voice
• Cognitive-communication
• Social/pragmatic communication
• Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
• Perform fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) procedure
• Perform or participate in Modified Barium Swallows Studies (MBSS) when appropriately trained and permitted by state/facility requirements
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions and patient/caregiver education
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations in EPIC HER
• Collaborate with ENT surgeons, referring providers, clinical teams, and all healthcare professionals
• Recommend appropriate diet modifications, compensatory swallowing strategies, and communication supports when indicated
• Maintain appropriate licensure, certification, and continuing education
General Job functions:
• Maintain certification in the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Protocol
• Interpret instrumental and non-instrumental assessment of swallowing, including determining safety
• Other job duties as required
Physical Job Requirements:
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years required. 5+ years preferred
• Head and Neck Cancer experience preferred
• Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Hearing and Language Association required. State license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Experience conducting videostroboscopy
• Strong knowledge of Fiber optic Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing (FEES) required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking skills required
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail)
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred
About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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