Speech Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - Days

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Speech Pathologist for Inpatient Rehabilitation Services. You will diagnose and treat various communication disorders while contributing to an innovative rehabilitation team. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Licensed or eligible by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and treat speech and language disorders.
• Develop therapeutic speech and language development programs.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - Days-(UAB0014K)

Description

Compensation:
Pay Range: $63,875.00 - $103,800.00 / year- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Job Highlights:
UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is opening an 11-story, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation pavilion in spring 2025. The new hospital will include 78 rehabilitation beds and the latest technology – all designed to promote functional activity at every turn. Our team of highly skilled therapists practice in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care that’s focused on each patient and their road to recovery. We support professional clinical development by empowering our clinicians through mentorship and other growth opportunities that elevate our standard of care. Also, UAB Medicine covers the cost of obtaining certain professional certifications. Home to nationally designated SCI and TBI Model Systems, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center provides physical, occupational, speech, recreational, and music therapy. Join our inpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of health care in Alabama and beyond.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:

To diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with communications problems such as speech, language fluency, and swallowing disorders. To develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) required. Must complete clinical fellowship and receive Certificate of Clinical Competence within designated timeframe. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.

Primary Location

:UAB Hospital

Job Category

:Rehabilitation Services

Organization

:708400000 Rehabilitation Services

Employee Status

:Regular

Shift:Day/1st Shift