Speech Pathologist I - CDD

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.

Pay Plan:

SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Application Process:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (please check the box for required attachment) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

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 michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Speech Pathologist I
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Michael Lynch
• Contact Email: michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu