PS Speech Pathologist

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Details


Open Date
05/26/2026


Requisition Number
PRN17098N


Job Title
PS Speech Pathologist


Working Title
Speech Pathologist PRN


Career Progression Track
UGR


Track Level

FLSA Code
Professional


Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes


Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student


Temporary?
No


Standard Hours per Week
PRN


Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time


Shift
Day


Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job?
No


VP Area
U of U Health - Academics


Department
00199 - Communication Sci & Disorders


Location
Campus


City
Salt Lake City, UT


Type of Recruitment
External Posting


Pay Rate Range
$35-50/hour, depending on qualifications


Close Date
07/21/2026


Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary


Per diem hourly rate speech-language pathologist, University of Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic starting July 1, 2026 or when filled. Responsible for providing direct patient care as needed in the University of Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. The University of Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is a national leader in educational and community-based practice, and it is currently in an expansion phase with significant growth occurring in the past five years.

Salary : This is not a salaried position. Hourly rate compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation:

This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upload (1) a statement of professional experience/interests including teaching and/or clinical supervision experience ( optional ; however, submitting one may strengthen your application and help us better understand your experience and interest),
(2) resume/CV,
and (3) the contact information for three references.

Responsibilities


A. Clinical Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct clinical services (in-person and telehealth) in the U of U Speech-Language-Hearing clinic. The primary service will be gender-affirming voice training, but other clinical domains may be covered.

2. Coordinate with Clinic Director of Education and clinic staff to complete documentation required for third-party billing and adhere to required deadlines.

3. Assist the Clinic Director in development and scheduling of assigned clinical caseload.

4. Maintain compliance with departmental policies and ASHA requirements regarding required minimum standards for graduate student training.

5. Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students who may observe clinical sessions.

6. Attend continuing education activities to maintain ASHA CCC and Utah State

licensure CEU requirements.

7. Other duties or activities assigned by the Clinic Director and/or Department Chair.

Typical per diem SLP responsibilities :
• Evaluates patients' abilities and limitations.
• Establishes treatment goals based on the evaluation and reason for the referral and team interaction.
• Administers therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Educates the patient and caregiver about the goals of the program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program, and injury prevention.
• Recommends adaptive equipment and completes the equipment justification forms.
• Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge.
• Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Ability to provide evaluation and/or treatment for speech, language, and swallowing and/or cognitive disorders and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Ability to provide work direction to aides, volunteers and students; identify program needs; develop new areas of activity; and respond to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications


Required
Current licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Utah.

Preferred
Experience in the following areas; dysphagia, stroke, head trauma, diffuse brain pathology, neurologic diseases and disorders, developmental language delay, dysfluency, voice pathology, motor speech disorders, cognitive disorders or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferences

1. Master's Degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology.

2. Licensure to practice as a speech language pathologist in the state of Utah by the position start date.

3. At least 1 year of licensed clinical experience beyond completion of the Clinical Fellowship.

4. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with all ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, sexual and gender orientations and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
5. Experience in the following areas with adult populations; dysphagia, stroke, head trauma, neurologic diseases and disorders, voice pathology, gender affirming care, motor speech disorders, cognitive disorders.

Special Instructions Summary


Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upload (1) a statement of professional experience/interests including teaching and/or clinical supervision experience ( optional ; however, submitting one may strengthen your application and help us better understand your experience and interest),
(2) resume/CV,
and (3) the contact information for three references.

Additional Information


The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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