Job Description

Job Title: Speech Pathologist (Pediatric)

Location: WPAFB 88th Medical Group, 4881 Sugar Maple Drive, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730 1630 (variable 8-hour shifts between 0730 and 1900, up to two days per week); includes one week of TDY travel per month

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field from a CAA-accredited program (ASHA)

• Experience: Completion of required clinical practicum in speech-language pathology; Experience working with pediatric populations, especially children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), preferred

• Familiarity with administering developmental assessments such as FEAS, CARS, and REEL

• License/Certification:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Speech Pathologist in any U.S. state or territory

• Must also be eligible for licensure in any state where telehealth services may be delivered during TDY travel

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Certification in the PLAY Project (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) must be obtained within 6 months of hire

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments; deliver evidence-based treatment interventions and offer expert consultation to fellow health care professionals.

• Utilize specialized instrumentation (including videofluoroscopy, nasendoscopy, stroboscopy, and computer technology) to observe, collect data, and measure parameters related to communication, swallowing, or other upper aero-digestive functions, adhering strictly to evidence-based practice guidelines.

• Provide prevention, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention, management, counseling, and follow-up services for speech and language disorders, encompassing comprehension and expression across oral, written, graphic, and manual modalities.

• Develop individualized treatment plans targeting expressive and receptive language, speech production, social communication, and feeding/swallowing needs as appropriate.

• Deliver therapeutic services utilizing the parent-mediated PLAY Project model.

• Maintain accurate documentation of treatment sessions and progress through secure electronic systems.

• Participate in monthly travel assignments, providing one-week TDY support for PLAY services at additional military treatment facilities.

• Collaborate effectively with psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.

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