Rehab Speech Pathologist

Rehabilitative Services - Inpatient

Full Time

86016BR

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist III, reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III demonstrates a solid knowledge base within a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary in the adult and/or pediatric setting. Under general supervision and within a specific therapy discipline, the Senior Speech Language Pathologist III 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, III 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 III may also supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Rehabilitation Aides as well as SLP students as well SLP Clinical Fellows. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III 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.
Compensation range is: $60.23 - $81.30 (Hourly rate)

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Required Qualifications

* Minimum of 2 years of general patient care experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting, within the past 5 years.
* 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 as a clinical preceptor and prior experience teaching to a wide variety of audiences.
* Demonstrates ability to consistently meet clinical caseload requirements of a staff level therapist.
* Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours and 4 days per week.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to recognize signs of distress.
* CPR certification from AHA.
* Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
* Proven ability to mentor professional behaviors including interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
* This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment.
* Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team.
* Ability to work full time, 5 days per week.
* Possession of a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited professional educational program.

License/Certification

• Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California
• CPR certification from AHA.

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

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours