Speech Pathologist 1, Pediatrics
University of Miami

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The Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist 1. The Speech Pathologist 1 initiates speech and language services for patients enrolled in assigned facilities. The Speech Pathologist 1 also administers speech and language evaluations and therapy services for patients enrolled in applicable school programs. Moreover, the incumbent participates in a multidisciplinary team and takes on administrative duties.

• Participates in a multidisciplinary team to propose treatment strategies and achieve functional outcomes.
  
• Assists in the developments, plans, and implements a program for generalization of speech and language goals for both home-based and center-based students.
  
• Contributes to implementing classroom-based therapy models and techniques to coincide with program philosophy.
  
• Coordinates therapy in a natural environment whenever possible.
  
• Consults with classroom teachers to implement speech therapy goals in the classroom.
  
• Evaluate, plan, and implement speech-language pathology and listening and spoken language treatment for children who are deaf and hard of hearing who are enrolled in Debbie School programs.
  
• Initiates the speech language pathology evaluations, quarterly progress notes, Medicaid notes, plans of care, family support plan goals, and final discharge summaries.
  
• Participates in the instruction with parents and classroom staff on appropriate communication strategies to facilitate skill generalization.
  
• Assist with grant writing and administration as required.
  
• Maintain Florida licensure for Speech Language Pathology.
  
• Attend required educational programs and in-service trainings.
  
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in speech therapy from an accredited speech therapy program
  
• Professional or a provisional license of Speech & Language Pathology with the State of Florida
  
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association or be engaged in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
  
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
• Commitment to the University's core values.
  
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
h86

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