Speech Pathologist

UCSF Health

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 119,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to work with pediatric patients across infancy to adolescence. The role involves evaluating patients, setting therapy goals, and implementing intervention plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s degree with a clinical fellowship and California licensure eligibility, with flexibility to work at UCSF Medical Center locations. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

Master's degree with clinical fellowship required.
If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide speech-language pathology services to pediatric patients across age range.
Perform patient evaluations using standard tests and measurements.
Establish therapeutic goals and develop intervention plans.
Coordinate treatment with care teams and document in EMR.

Skills

Clear communication (oral & written)

Distress recognition

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Self-initiation

Flexibility to work at UCSF locations

Education

Master's degree with clinical fellowship

Bachelor's degree (if graduated 15+ years ago)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Speech Pathologist

San Francisco, CA, United States

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Job Description

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age continuum – infants, children, adolescents – and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds providing both direct and indirect patient care services. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech 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 development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree with clinical fellowship
- If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree
Minimum one year of patient care experience.
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum one year of licensed experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with pediatric populations.
Prior speech pathology experience in an academic medical center environment.
Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
Current Pediatric FEES and/or MBSS competence

Required Licenses/ Certifications:

Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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