Speech Pathologist - ON CALL

MPF Federal is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist - On-Call to provide speech-language pathology services at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), CA
. Services will be performed onsite at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

The On-Call Speech Pathologist will provide comprehensive, evidence-based speech and language pathology services in support of patient care and mission readiness. This position is designated as Mission Essential and will provide coverage for the civilian Speech-Language Pathologist during approved leave periods.

• Approximately 60 days per calendar year
• Coverage provided when the assigned civilian Speech-Language Pathologist is on approved leave

• Monday through Friday during normal duty hours
• No weekend coverage required
• No coverage required on federal holidays or down days

• When on call, the Speech Pathologist must provide a treatment plan to the consulting team(s) within 24 hours of receipt of consultation

• Develop coherent and evidence-based treatment strategies
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations
• Perform speech and swallowing evaluations in accordance with established procedures and protocols
• Provide treatment interventions and clinical consultation to other healthcare professionals
• Deliver prevention, screening, assessment, diagnostic, treatment, intervention, management, counseling, and follow-up services for disorders of speech and language
• Address disorders involving comprehension and expression in oral, written, graphic, and manual modalities
• Manage patients with communication and swallowing disorders affecting upper aero-digestive functions

• Utilize specialized instrumentation including:
  • Videofluoroscopy
  • Nasendoscopy
  • Stroboscopy
  • Computer technology for data collection and measurement
• Observe, collect data, and measure communication and swallowing parameters in accordance with evidence-based practice standards

• Communicate treatment plans to consulting teams within 24 hours when on call
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care
• Provide professional consultation to physicians, nurses, and allied health staff

• Incorporate new clinical procedures as appropriate to independently perform required services
• Maintain clinical competence consistent with credentialing requirements
• Comply with MTF policies, procedures, and evidence-based clinical standards

• A U.S. Citizen; or
• A noncitizen national of the U.S.; or
• A lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; or
• An alien authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional restrictions may be imposed at the Task Order level.

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Graduate of a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization
• Completion of at least 18 semester hours in speech pathology
• Academic program must be accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Must meet clinical competency requirements as specified in service-specific credentialing instructions
• Minimum of 12 months of hands‑on patient care experience as a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist within the past 24 months
• Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient clinical settings
• Demonstrated experience performing speech and swallowing evaluations and providing treatment within scope of practice

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Speech Pathologist

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Proficiency in speech and swallowing evaluation techniques
• Ability to work independently and respond promptly to consultations
• Effective interdisciplinary communication skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality…