Speech Language Pathologist - Neurology
Mayo Clinic in Rochester is seeking a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our nationally recognized team. This position requires clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in the inpatient acute, 36 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit serving all ages, and potential for outpatient settings. There are also opportunities for pediatric acute care and outpatient settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the SLP will contribute to patient-centered care through evidence-based assessment and intervention in alignment with Mayo Clinic’s high standards of excellence.
Department-Specific Responsibilities and Skills
Experience evaluating and treating adults with neurogenic communication impairments, including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication deficits.
Independence in performing Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
Proficiency or interest in administering Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) preferred.
Prior experience is preferred in managing highly medically complex patients, ICU and PCU level of care, brain injury, and trach/vent management
Experience or interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for adult and/or pediatric populations desired.
Differential Evaluation and treatment of severe speech sound disorders including childhood apraxia of speech.
Differential diagnosis of a variety of childhood communication disorders including but not limited to administration of ADOS assessment.
- Master of Science (MS) or Master of Art (MA) degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or Master of Speech Pathology (MSP)Specific to Department of Neurology.
License/Certifications:
- Allied Health Staff in the Division of Speech Pathology are encouraged to achieve Board Certification by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (BC-ANCDS) and/or awarded Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders by the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S).
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this is not a Clinical fellowship position.
- Licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Health in Speech-Language Pathology