Speech Pathologist I - CDD

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Disabilities and Development at The University of Iowa seeks a full-time Speech Pathologist I to diagnose and provide clinical services for patients with communication disorders. Duties include selecting and interpreting diagnostic procedures, coordinating results with other professionals, planning habilitative programs, and documenting patient progress.

Requirements include a Master's degree in speech pathology, CCC-SLP or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech pathology is required.
• CCC-SLP or qualifications equivalent to certification is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience supervising students or staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Select, administer and interpret diagnostic procedures for differential diagnosis.
• Coordinate diagnostic results with professionals across education, medical, social and behavioral fields.
• Plan, direct, conduct or participate in habilitative and rehabilitative programs.
• Maintain comprehensive records for each patient.
• Supervise graduate students in speech pathology and audiology.
• Train others in speech pathology techniques and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

The Center for Disabilities and Development is looking to hire a full-time Speech Pathologist I. This position will diagnose and provide clinical services for patients who may or do have a communication disorder.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select, administer and interpret appropriate diagnostic and/or clinical procedures to provide for differential diagnosis of patients' communication status.
• Coordinate diagnostic results with those from other professions, such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information.
• Plan, direct, conduct or participate in habilitative and rehabilitative programs including counseling, guidance and clinical work regarding appropriate modes of communication for a patient.
• Predict potential benefit to patient from clinical work.
• Initiate and maintain functional, comprehensive records concerning each patient.
• Provide information to other professionals regarding status and program needs of patients in order to facilitate continuity of services.
• Counsel patients, families and others concerning the management of the patient's communication disorder including the social and psychological problems associated with it.
• Instruct and supervise graduate students in speech pathology and audiology.
• Train individuals in other professions in speech pathology techniques and procedures.
• Train, schedule, assign and evaluate work of support staff.
• Participate in service training programs in speech pathology and/or related professions.
• Participate in research to develop diagnostic and remedial techniques and procedures for communication disorders and other research pertaining to communication processes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• A Master's degree in speech pathology is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Boards of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech and Hearing Association or qualifications equivalent to such certification is required.
• An individual is considered to possess such equivalent qualifications if s/he meets the academic, practicum and supervised experience requirements for certification and has achieved an acceptable score on the National Examination in Speech Pathology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some (6 months – 1 year) experience in Speech Pathology is desirable.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .