Head of Speech-Language Pathology

University of Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance with 100% paid coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a Director of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Operations. This role involves overseeing clinical activities at the Callier Center and managing a team of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists.

Successful candidates will have a Master's degree, a Texas license, and extensive experience in clinical settings. The position offers an array of benefits including competitive salary, tuition benefits, medical coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible or hold a Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Eight years of progressive clinical experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
• At least three years as a direct supervisor of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical service activities in the Callier Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Manage a team of 10 clinical speech-language pathologists.
• Participate in fund-raising and clinical research.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Speech-Language Pathology

Quality management

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language or closely related field

Texas Speech-Language Pathology license

CCC-SLP from ASHA

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Speech‑Language Pathology Clinical Operations at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders will be responsible for all clinical service activities in the Callier Speech‑Language Pathology Clinic including overseeing scheduling, insurance and financial analyses for the clinic in collaboration with the Director of Business Operations and the Director of Administrative Operations. The Director will also consult with Callier Center Leadership, including the Senior Director of Development on fund‑raising, clinical grant writing and marketing strategies for the speech‑language pathology program. The successful candidate must be eligible for or hold a Texas License in Speech‑Language Pathology and the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree in Speech‑Language or in a closely related field. Holds current Speech‑Language Pathology license in the state of Texas or can obtain by the date of hire and the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Eight (8) years of progressive clinical experience as a licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist, at least three (3) of which must include being the direct supervisor of other licensed clinical Speech‑Language Pathologists.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 9 years of clinical experience in providing speech‑language pathology services.
• At least three (3) years of direct supervision of other licensed clinical Speech‑Language Pathologists.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical service activities in the Callier Center Speech‑Language Pathology program, including continuous quality management for Speech‑Language Pathology clinical services.
• Coordinate and participate in clinical teaching in the Callier Speech‑Language Pathology clinic in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education for students in the speech‑language pathology program at the University of Texas at Dallas.
• Manage a team of 10 clinical speech‑language pathologists at two clinic locations. Oversee scheduling, insurance, financial analysis, and reports for the speech‑language pathology clinic.
• Facilitate student and faculty research activities that require patient recruitment in the Callier speech‑language pathology clinic.
• Participate in clinical research and clinical innovation within the Callier Center.
• Participate in fund‑raising and grant writing with the Callier Center for Communication Disorders Development team.
• Serve as an ambassador for speech pathology services to the community.

Additional Information

Work Notice: Work will be performed on‑site and in person.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee‑friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full‑time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Important Message

1. All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2. The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.