Overview
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 Laryngologist(s) 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.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients referred to laryngology services
for voice/swallow/airway concerns. This includes: a. Obtaining
a detailed case history. b. Obtaining objective measures and
psychoacoustic judgments of phonatory ability. c.
Administering and interpreting acoustic analysis for
documentation of vocal parameters. d. Administering and
interpreting video laryngoscopy, video nasal endoscopic,
FEES and modified barium video swallow evaluations e.
Utilizes electromyography machine in accordance with
laryngologist for various therapeutic tasks
Provide pre-treatment evaluation and counseling and posttreatment
care for patients undergoing treatment for head and
neck cancer. This includes: a. Provide pre- and posttreatment
swallowing evaluation for patients undergoing
surgical or medical treatment (chemoradiation) of head and
neck cancer. b. Provide post-treatment dysphagia therapy for
patients requiring rehabilitation after treatment for head and
neck cancer. c. Provide pre-operative education and
counseling for patients undergoing laryngectomy and
establish a plan of care for post-operative a laryngeal speech
restoration, to include use of electrolarynx, esophageal
speech and tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP). d.
Evaluate, manage and replace TEP voice prostheses
Advocate for patients undergoing treatment for rehabilitation
of voice/swallow/airway disorders and interact on the patient's
behalf with physicians, nurses, employers, etc. a. Interpret
evaluation results for patients, their families and medical staff
and make appropriate recommendations for management
and treatment. b. Develop appropriate goals for each patient,
and design and execute a therapeutic program to meet these
goals. c. When appropriate, makes referrals for medical
evaluation, audiology services or follow up by other medical
professionals.
Maintain documentation and certifications required for patient
care a. Maintain documentation of patient contact according
to JCAHO procedures and standards. b. Ensure
documentation is clear and concise, and in compliance with
departmental FL-ASHA and ASHA guidelines, and regulatory
requirements from third party payers. c. Meet all state
requirements for continuing education
Participate in departmental education and research efforts a.
May provide educational programs through in-services to the
rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues,
and teaching labs to the Speech students (if applicable). b.
May provide student supervision for Level II students, utilizing
a wide variety of supervisory styles to enhance student
learning. c. May assist to develop, collect, and analyze
performance improvement data.
These statements are intended to describe the essential
functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary
dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be
assigned as required.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or
technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Qualifications
Experience
Requirements
Prior experience in the independent evaluation and treatment of laryngeal, phonatory,
swallowing and upper airway disorders.
Education Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited college or university
Certifications/Licensure
FL Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing
Association (ASHA).
BLS Certification
Eligible for licensure to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Florida.
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