SLP - City of Hope

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Hybrid Inpatient/Outpatient Role
Schedule: 5x8s, Days, 0800-1630
Client: City of Hope
Weekend Requirements: None
Location: Oncology-based (Head/Neck Oncology)

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist for a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. This role is primarily focused on oncology-based cases, particularly head/neck oncology (tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care). The unit has a moderate pace, which may fluctuate. The role involves performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies and conducting assessments and treatments for cognitive, language, speech, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Tracheostomy care

Laryngectomy care

Modified barium swallow study (MBS)

Cognitive, language, speech, and voice assessment and treatment

Bedside swallow evaluation

Patient and family education

Point of service documentation

Reassessments and discharge evaluations

Required Experience:
2 years of experience as an SLP in a clinical setting (5 years preferred)

First-time travelers are welcome

~80-hour orientation with ~72 hours on the floor

Experience with:

Dysarthria

Dysphagia

Tracheostomy

Voice disorders

Modified barium swallow studies (MBS)

Bedside swallow evaluations

Interpreting MBS

Patient/family education

Required Certifications:
BLS (AHA only, no HeartCode)

State SLP License (in hand preferred, but pending is acceptable)

Skills/Experience Required:
Dysarthria

Dysphagia

Tracheostomy

Voice

Modified Barium Swallow Studies

Signs & Symptoms of Physical, Sexual, and Psychological Abuse

Patient/Family Education

Point of Service Documentation

Assessment, Reassessments, Discharge, and Evaluation

Young, Middle, and Older Adult Cases

Skills/Experience Preferred:
Acute Care Experience

Adult Outpatient Experience

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Laryngectomy

Augmentative Communication

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

International Dysphagia Diet

Laryngectomy and Voice Prothesis

Myofascial Release/Manual Therapy

Passy Muir Valves

Trach/Vent experience

BAE (Boston Aphasia Evaluation)

WAB (Western Aphasia Battery)

Medicare/Medicaid

SLP Evaluation Coding

Additional Requirements:
COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (Medical/Religious Exemptions Only)

Wine-colored scrubs (not provided)

EPIC Documentation