Speech Language Pathologist

Department: SoC Comm Sciences & Disorders
Salary/Grade: EXS/9

Job Summary:

The position will primarily support clinical speech services at the Northwestern University Speech and Language Pathology Clinic on the Chicago campus. As a part of the clinical responsibilities, the individual will be expected to supervise students enrolled in the Speech and Language Pathology program at Northwestern University.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Providing Speech services to clients and patients of the Northwestern Speech Clinic
• Supervising student clinicians in the Northwestern University Speech Clinic
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintaining CEUs in evidence-bases practice
• Maintaining license
• Participation in Research as needed/assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's or clinical doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Valid license to practice speech pathology in the state of Illinois.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Experience in evaluation and treatment of individuals with motor speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders in an acute care hospital environment.
• Competence in interpretation of videofluoroscopic swallow studies.
• Familiarity with use of an electronic medical record system.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Certification in use of the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Competence in flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
• Experience with speech pathology management of complex intensive care patient populations

Target hiring range for this position will be between $77,000-$92,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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