Speech Pathologist II

This is a primarily inpatient rehab unit position at UCSF Stanyan hospital with potential to float to acute care and/or other UCSF campuses as needed.

The Staff Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Staff Speech Pathologist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Staff Speech Pathologist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Staff Speech Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech and dysphagia 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 the development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.

The Staff Speech Pathologist demonstrates practice competence with patients of varying complexity and clinical presentation across levels of acuity.

The Staff Speech Pathologist may seek mentoring for novel clinical presentations or areas of specialty practice for which the Staff Speech Pathologist is not experienced or certified.

The Staff Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services, is organized in work habits, and demonstrates effective time management skills.

While performing job duties, the Staff Speech Pathologist may also supervise Speech Pathology Students, Speech Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides. The Staff Speech Pathologist participates in regular professional and clinical development activities, completing 40 hours or more per year.

As a member of the clinical care team, the Staff Speech Pathologist also participates in and may lead compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

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 [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-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 [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/].

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.

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