Speech Pathologist

This position will primarily support the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) with ability to float to acute care.

The Staff Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both
direct and indirect patient care services. The Staff Speech Pathologist works primarily with adult and geriatric
patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Staff Speech
Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech and dysphagia 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 the 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 Pathologist demonstrates practice
competence with patients of varying complexity and clinical presentation across levels of acuity. The Staff
Speech Pathologist may seek mentoring for novel clinical presentations or areas of specialty practice for which
the Staff Speech Pathologist is not experienced or certified.

The Staff Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care
services, is organized in work habits, and demonstrates effective time management skills. While performing
job duties, the Staff Speech Pathologist may also supervise Speech Pathology Students, Speech Pathology
Clinical Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides. The Staff Speech Pathologist participates in regular professional
and clinical development activities, completing 40 hours or more per year. As a member of the clinical care
team, the Staff Speech Pathologist also participates in and may lead compliance, quality, safety, and
process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

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"Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the University Professional and Technical Employee - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)."

• Masters degree with clinical fellowship
  • If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of licensed practice experience.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification.
• 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.