Pediatric Acute Care Speech and Language Pathologist Clin 2

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing direct care to complex patients, mentoring junior staff, and taking on leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant clinical experience. You will have the opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to professional growth within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months relevant experience in a clinical setting.
• Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates speech language and swallowing function per standards.
• Implements skilled intervention programs for patients.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The SLP 2 consistently provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. In doing so the SLP2 acts as a role model and supervisor for junior staff and helps identify patients who have unmet patient care needs. The SLP 2 seeks and provides feedback for improved clinical practice and with mentoring begins to assume a leadership role.

• Performs evaluations of speech language and swallowing function according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled speech language pathology intervention.
• Actively participates in professional growth of self and others.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and program development.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $70,595.20 - $112,944.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Experience: 6 months relevant experience

Licensure: Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology from the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology required. Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or certified with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, humidity, heat, blood/body fluids, infectious disease and dust.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.