Job Description:

• Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice and fluency disorders.  May select alternative communication systems and teach their use.  Will use Telehealth systems when possible.


• Monitor patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly.


• Evaluate hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders.


• Administer hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.


• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge of patients.


• Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists and social workers.


• Instruct patients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.


• Develop individual or group programs in schools to deal with speech or language problems.


• Teach patients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.


• Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.


• Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics such as communication strategies and speech and language stimulation.


• Instruct patients and family members in strategies to cope with or avoid communication-related misunderstandings.


• Design, develop and employ alterative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.


• Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.


• Refer patients to additional medical or educational services if needed.


• Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.


• Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.


• Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies or treatments.
  

Requirements:

• Have a master's or doctoral degree in speech pathology from an accredited institution acceptable to the Army.


• Have and maintain a current, active, valid and unrestricted license, registration or certification from a US State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction.


• Have and maintain a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.


• Have at least three years experience, with 12 months in the past 24 months.