What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist (Part-Time) position at University of Iowa Health Care Health System?
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Examine, diagnose and provide clinical services for patients who may or do have a communication disorder or disorders, including those of a highly complex and unusual nature.
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 complex 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.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities noted above, the position description must include statements from UI Health Care Core Values (ICARE) for Health Care positions or Universal Competencies for all other positions. All positions must include a statement from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion universal competency.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from a Director, Assistant Director or other designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision is exercised over support staff
For a full job description with all responsibilities/duties, please send an email to Lydia Messer at Lydia-Messer@uiowa.edu
About Otolaryngology
The department of Otolaryngology was founded in 1922, the department is one of the oldest in the United States and one of the most comprehensive in the world. Our department prides itself on its highest standards of patient care. For this we credit the balance that we strike between clinical work, training, and research. Each of these elements contributes to a thorough and compassionate approach to patient care. Click here to learn more about our team!
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Lydia Messer at Lydia-Messer@uiowa.edu
Qualifications - ExternalA Master's degree in Speech Pathology is required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology issued by the American Boards of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech and Hearing Association or qualifications equivalent to such certification is required.
Considerable (3-5 years) directly related experience in Speech Pathology is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are 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.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Lydia Messer at lydia-messer@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Additional Information- Classification Title: Speech Pathologist II
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Part-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 09
- Starting Salary Minimum: 27,713
- Starting Salary Maximum: 45,000
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Lydia Messer
- Contact Email: lydia-messer@uiowa.edu
