Speech Pathologist III HX

The Senior Staff Speech Language Pathologist III (Sr SLP III), reports to the
Clinical Supervisor/Manager, and provides both direct and indirect patient care
services.  The Sr SLP III works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from
diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and
adolescent patients may also be treated. The Sr SLP III demonstrates a solid
knowledge base within a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine,
orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary in the adult and/or pediatric
setting.  Under general supervision and within a specific therapy discipline,
the Sr SLP III independently performs complex patient evaluations and
therapeutic interventions; serves as a mentor to staff and consultant to other
medical professionals in patient evaluations, therapeutic intervention planning
or therapeutic intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The Sr SLP III
makes recommendations in patient care procedures, protocols or programs related
to the discipline specific areas, and instructs therapists and other medical
professionals in the theory, application and/or performance of discipline
specific skills.  While performing job duties, the Sr SLP III may also supervise
support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts
including Rehabilitation Aides as well as SLP students, or SLP Clinical
Fellows.  The Sr SLP III actively participates in departmental and
organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical
education programs, and in-services and staff development activities.

Responsibilities

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential
functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be
accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed,
what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a
function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally,
include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i. e., key
items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The
functions should add up to 100%.

%  

of time 

Essential Function (Yes/No) 

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor) 

75% 

Yes 

Patient Care Responsibilities

A. Performs speech language pathology evaluations on referral by a licensed
physician or dentist and administers various neurological, dysphagia,
cognitive-linguistic, voice and speech-language tests to determine a patient’s
functional limitations. 

B.  Independent in performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic
Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing procedures. 

C. Establishes short and long term therapeutic intervention goals based on the
results of the evaluation and in consultation with the referring practitioner. 

D. Develops a therapeutic intervention plan based on results of the evaluation
and established goals. Makes appropriate changes in therapeutic intervention
programs according to the patient's progress and performance. 

E. Administers direct patient care, utilizing the full range of speech language
pathology techniques as outlined in the Series Concept. 

F. Delegates and supervises any part of a patient's therapeutic intervention
which can be legally and appropriately done by support staff, SLP students and
SLP Clinical Fellows. 

G. Completes all aspects of discharge planning as appropriate. 

H. Prepares, maintains and transmits accurate patient care records as required
including services rendered, progress notes, discharge notes and third party
payer reports (e. g. CCS, Medicare, Medi-Cal forms). 

I. Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients, families, department
staff, managers and other hospital personnel. 

J. Reports on patients' progress at various rounds, clinics and case conferences
as indicated. 

K. Demonstrates effective time management skills. 

15% 

Yes 

Educational Responsibilities

A. Participates in staff inservice education program, staff and area meetings. 

B. Participates in orientation and training of new staff. 

C. Participates in and provides programs to the community and other hospital
departments. 

D. Participates in clinical instruction of affiliating speech language pathology
students and in departmental educational activities related to other health care
students (e. g. nursing, medical, pre-speech language pathology) and supervises
Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellows. 

E. Seeks appropriate opportunities for ongoing education at a minimum of 40
hours of coursework annually.  This can be demonstrated by attendance at
continuing education courses, Grand Rounds, independent reading, professional
activities, campus lectures and mentoring. 

10% 

Yes 

Departmental Responsibilities

A. Participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement
activities. 

B. Contributes to the goals of the department by participating in special
projects, committees, etc. 

C. Represents the department as a professional. 

100% 

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symbol - e. g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e. g., 1%) at the bottom of
the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical
Center locations.

* Masters degree with clinical fellowship and minimum of 3 years of general
patient care experience with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant
multi-disciplinary specialty setting, within the past 5 years, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.

* Minimum of 40 hours of professional development activities, 50% of which are
continuing education units (CEUs) or relevant academic coursework. The
remainder can include mentoring, Grand Rounds, independent reading, etc.

* Prior experience as a clinical preceptor and prior experience teaching to a
wide variety of audiences.

* Demonstrates ability to consistently meet clinical caseload requirements of a
staff level therapist.

* Ability to recognize signs of distress.

* Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

* Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.

* Proven ability to mentor professional behaviors including interpersonal, time
management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.

* This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical
Center locations.

Preferred Qualification

* Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center
environment.

* Prior experience working with complex neurologic populations.

* Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team.

* Prior experience with teaching, taking on students; mentoring.

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.

*  

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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