Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

ENT

Full Time

86036BR

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist 3, reports to the Rehab Service Manager and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist 3 works primarily with neonate, pediatric, and adolescent patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and adult / geriatric patients will also be served. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III demonstrates a solid knowledge base within a wide range of diagnoses that may impact voice, swallowing and upper airway in the pediatric and adult setting. Under general supervision and within a specific therapy discipline, the Senior Speech Language Pathologist 3 independently performs complex patient evaluations and therapeutic interventions; serves as a mentor to staff and consultant to other medical professionals in patient evaluations, therapeutic intervention planning or therapeutic intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist 3 makes recommendations in patient care procedures, protocols or programs related to the discipline specific areas, and instructs therapists and other medical professionals in the theory, application and / or performance of discipline specific skills. While performing job duties, the Senior Speech Language Pathologist 3 may also supervise support personnel, SLP students as well SLP Clinical Fellows. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist 3 actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and in-services and staff development activities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $60.23 - $81.30 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

• Masters degree with clinical fellowship and minimum of 3 years of general patient care experience with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant multi-disciplinary specialty setting, within the past 5 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 40 hours of professional development activities, 50% of which are continuing education units (CEUs) or relevant academic coursework. The remainder can include mentoring, Grand Rounds, independent reading, etc.
• Prior experience with voice, swallowing and / or upper airway evaluation and management in pediatric and adolescent patients
• Prior experience as a clinical preceptor and prior experience teaching to a wide variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to mentor professional behaviors including interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet clinical caseload requirements of a staff level therapist.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours and 4 days per week.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004264 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 3 HX

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours