Speech Pathologist 1 (H)

Speech Pathologist 1

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Speech Pathologist 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Speech Pathologist 1 (H) assesses and treats individuals referred with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders and impairments. 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 and research opportunities within or outside the department.
• Provides supervision to graduate students and clinical fellows.
• 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.

Core Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing: State of FL Speech-Language Pathologist license

Experience: Completion of clinical fellowship and/or 1 year of relevant experience

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.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Addendum

• Familiarity with various informal and standardized motor speech, language, and cognitive assessment tools is required.
• Maintaining a caseload of speech, voice, and swallowing therapy patients with diverse diagnoses is required.
• Participation in a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment to provide comprehensive care to patients with a variety of neurological disorders in both outpatient and acute care settings is required.
• Experience performing and interpreting modified barium swallow studies is required.
• Experience performing and interpreting flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing is preferred.
• Familiarity with the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices is preferred.
• Familiarity with the application of tracheostomy speaking valves is preferred.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.