Speech Language Pathologist Fellow - Voice

Speech Language Pathologist Fellow - Voice

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Otolaryngology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Speech Language Pathologist Fellow - Voice to work in Miami, FL. The Speech Pathologist Fellow assesses and treats individuals referred with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders and impairments under the supervision of a licensed Speech Pathologist. The incumbent takes part in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, other clinical providers, and family members to provide evidence-based treatment approaches.

Core Job Functions

• Administers diagnostic assessments to individuals with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders and impairments.
• Develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials.
• Establishes treatment priorities that include advising, educating, and counseling.
• Collaborates in a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, other clinical providers, and family members in the development and revision of treatment recommendations.
• Maintains current knowledge of new technologies and approaches in the field.
• Participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities within the department.
• Provides culturally responsive services with the understanding that growth in cultural competence is a lifelong journey.
• Utilizes electronic medical record and/or other documentation tools to detail patient interactions.
• Provides direct patient care interaction/encounters via approved telehealth platforms.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Provisional Florida Speech Language Pathologist License required

Experience:

Prior clinical rotations and/or externships in relevant acute care and/or outpatient facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Addendum

• Experience performing and interpreting laryngeal videostroboscopy, acoustics, and aerodynamic measures is required.
• Maintaining a caseload of voice therapy patients with diverse diagnoses is required.
• Participation in a multidisciplinary team staffed by specialists in laryngology and voice pathology as well as partners in vocal pedagogy and other medical specialties is required.
• Participation in academic activities within the specialty of voice and voice disorders is desired.
• Participation in outreach activities within the specialty of voice and voice disorders is desired.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.