Speech Pathologist

Job Summary

This position will primarily support the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) with ability to float to acute care.

The Staff Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both

direct and indirect patient care services. The Staff Speech Pathologist works primarily with adult and geriatric

patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Staff Speech

Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech and dysphagia therapy services for patients with a

variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Services include patient evaluations using speech-language

pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of

therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of

the speech-language pathology scope of practice. The Staff Speech Pathologist demonstrates practice

competence with patients of varying complexity and clinical presentation across levels of acuity. The Staff

Speech Pathologist may seek mentoring for novel clinical presentations or areas of specialty practice for which

the Staff Speech Pathologist is not experienced or certified.

The Staff Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care

services, is organized in work habits, and demonstrates effective time management skills. While performing

job duties, the Staff Speech Pathologist may also supervise Speech Pathology Students, Speech Pathology

Clinical Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides. The Staff Speech Pathologist participates in regular professional

and clinical development activities, completing 40 hours or more per year. As a member of the clinical care

team, the Staff Speech Pathologist also participates in and may lead compliance, quality, safety, and

process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

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 $60.40 - $81.28 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

• Masters degree with clinical fellowship

If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience / competence with Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation

of Swallowing instrumental exams

License / Certification

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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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.

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