Staff Speech Language Pathologist

Staff Speech Language Pathologist

Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.

Rehabilitative Services - Outpatient Pediatrics

Full Time

79492BR

Job Summary

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age continuum - infants, children, adolescents - and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds providing both direct and indirect patient care services.

Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech 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 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-Language Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services.

While performing job duties, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Speech-Language Pathology students and clinical fellows.

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including quality and performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree with clinical fellowship
• If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor's degree
• Minimum one year of patient care experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to recognize signs of distress
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record
• Possession of good 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

• Minimum one year of licensed experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with pediatric populations
• Prior speech pathology experience in an academic medical center environment
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team
• Include knowledge of :
• Pediatrics feeding and swallowing
• Pediatrics Modified Barium Swallow Study
• Current Pediatric FEES and / or MBSS competence

License / Certification

• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California
• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR 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.

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.

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.

Organization : Health

Job Code and Payroll Title : 007972 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 2

Job Category : Allied Health, Rehabilitation Services

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

Employee Class : Career

Percentage : 100%

Location : Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift : Days

Shift Length : 8 Hours

Additional Shift Details : Monday-Friday and Saturdays available

J-18808-Ljbffr