Head & Neck - Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Specialization : Pathology Selective

Job Summary :

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Head & Neck Specialists practice in Charleston, South Carolina.

Sarah Cannon Cancer Network

The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network-Head and Neck Specialists team at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston SC is seeking an experienced speech-language pathologist specializing in Head and Neck Oncology to join our comprehensive head and neck  multidisciplinary team. This individiaul will work with over six head and neck surgeons, two speech-language pathologists, dentists, nutritionists, radiation and medical oncologists and nurses to provide the state of the art care for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancers.

As a part of HCA Health Care Trident Hospital and Sarah Cannon Cancer Network facility, we are part of a united network of globally recognized oncology specialists who collaborate and share best practices in order to deliver seamlessly coordinated, quality patient care for complex head and neck cases. Engagement and involvement with other HCA Healthcare Head and Neck programs will be a part of this role with clinical, academic, research, and teaching roles involved. Weekly regional tumor conferences and monthly national conferences will provide this individual with direct involvement with other team members locally and nationally. The position is a full time position with a focus on the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of adults with speech, voice, and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer. The successful candidate will have prior experience in the evaluation and treatment of the head and neck patient and will work as a team player as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of highly skilled specialists in head and neck oncology.

Responsibilities Include :

• Development and implementation of evidence-based treatment plans for speech, voice, or swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer
• Clinical swallow evaluations
• FEES
• MBSS
• Tracheostomy management including speaking valve placement
• Alaryngeal Voice Restoration & laryngectomy care including TEP management
• Participation in Head & Neck tumor board
• Pre-Operative Counseling
• Prophylactic care for the oral preservation population
• Voice evaluation and treatment including videostroboscopic exams
• Participation in patient, family, staff, physician, student, and community outreach / education through provision of education and in-services
• Program development through participation in research and / or local, state, national, or international conferences / presentations / meetings

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