Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our healthcare team at Ft. Cavazos with the Intrepid Spirit Centers Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) . The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) and Intrepid Spirit Centers (ISCs) are part of a specialized centers dedicated to improving outcomes for service members and families affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related conditions. These centers deliver integrated, evidence-based, and patient-centered care through interdisciplinary teams, while also supporting research and education aligned with the Department of Defense's readiness and resilience priorities. Their model combines TBI rehabilitation, neurological and behavioral health care, integrative medicine, and skills-based training to develop collaborative, individualized treatment plans. In addition, providers use the Anomalous Health Incident Acute Assessment (DHA Form 244) to guide early evaluations of patients exposed to suspected AHIs, a condition still under scientific investigation with symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, hearing loss, and cognitive changes. This role offers an opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings, utilizing advanced skills in medical documentation, EMR systems, and patient education to improve health outcomes.

Location:

Ft. Cavazos, Fort Hood, TX 36029 58th St Fort Cavazos, TX 76544

Schedule:

Hours of operation are between 6am and 6pm ( typically clinical hours are 7am - 4pm ). Staff members are expected to perform 8- or 10-hour shifts, for a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. No on-call

Qualifications:

Must be a US citizen

Education:

Graduation from a college or university that includes at 18 semester hours in the field of speech pathology academic program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American-Speech Language Hearing Association). Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communications Sciences and Disorders, or directly related field from an accredited program of the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA).

Certification:

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Board Certification:

National certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association).

Licensure/Registration:

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a speech language pathologist.

Experience:

at least 2 years of experience

Duties:

Perform with the highest level of clinical expertise, providing precedent-setting diagnoses, treatment, and case management to patients suffering from the most severe speech disorders and impairments, referred to the Center following failed treatment plans at other tertiary care centers. Design, develop, and apply new approaches and innovative methods of problem-solving in the evaluation, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and resolution of unique caseload assignments. Function across the gamut of speech language pathology activities, required of the population. Applies innovative diagnostic, therapeutic, and clinical trial techniques, developed exclusively within the Center or with strategic partners, for potential application across DoD. Apply advance scientific methodologies in the design and execution of novel and innovative research in the speech pathology field. Participate in advanced clinical research projects, relative to diagnostic evaluation, treatment and/or rehabilitation of communication and swallowing disorders. Participate in the development of protocols to investigate efficacy and effectiveness of new clinical tests, clinical practice guidelines, and standards of care. Services as a role model for effective speech pathology test practice skills. Conduct patient assessments; provide treatment interventions and consultation to other health care professionals. Use instrumentation (e.g., videofluoroscopy, nasendoscopy, stroboscopy, computer technology) to observe, collect data, and measure parameters of communication and swallowing, or other upper aero-digestive functions in accordance with the principles of evidence-based practice. Provide prevention, screening, consultation, assessment and diagnostic, treatment, intervention, management, counseling, and follow-up services for disorders of speech and language, including comprehension and expression in oral, written, graphic, and manual modalities. #INDHP Call Trinese Barnett at 210.488.6129 for more information.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person