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University of Miami lists this Speech Pathologist 1 (H) opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
On-Site
nMiami, FL
nFull time
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nCurrent Employees:
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nThe University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Speech Pathologist 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Speech Pathologist 1 (H) assesses and treats individuals referred with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders and impairments. The incumbent takes part in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, other clinical providers, and family members to provide evidence-based treatment approaches.
nCORE JOB FUNCTIONS
nnnAdministers diagnostic assessments to individuals with speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders and impairments.
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nnDevelops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials.
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nnEstablishes treatment priorities that include advising, educating, and counseling.
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nnCollaborates in a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, other clinical providers, and family members in the development and revision of treatment recommendations.
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nnMaintains current knowledge of new technologies and approaches in the field.
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nnParticipates in ongoing continuing education and research opportunities within or outside the department.
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nnProvides supervision to graduate students and clinical fellows.
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nnProvides culturally responsive services with the understanding that growth in cultural competence is a lifelong journey.
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nnUtilizes electronic medical record and/or other documentation tools to detail patient interactions. Provides direct patient care interaction/encounters via approved telehealth platforms.
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nnMaintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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n nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
nCORE QUALIFICATIONS
nEducation:
nMaster’s Degree in relevant field
nCertification and Licensing:
nActive FL Speech Pathologist license
nExperience:
nCompletion of clinical fellowship and/or 1 year of relevant experience
nKnowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
nnnSkill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
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nnAbility to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
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nnAbility to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
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nnAbility to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
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nnCommitment to the University’s core values.
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nnAbility to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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n nDEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
nDepartment Specific Functions
nnnExperience performing and interpreting laryngeal videostroboscopy, acoustics, and aerodynamic measures is required.
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nnExperience performing and interpreting modified barium swallow studies is required.
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nnExperience performing and interpreting flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing is preferred. Familiarity with rehabilitation following total laryngectomy, including tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, use of an electrolarynx, and application of heat and moisture exchanger systems is preferred.
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nnFamiliarity with the application of tracheostomy speaking valves is preferred.
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nnMaintaining a caseload of speech, voice, and swallowing therapy patients with diverse diagnoses is required.
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nnParticipation in a multidisciplinary team staffed by specialists in laryngology and voice pathology as well as partners in vocal pedagogy and other medical specialties is required.
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nnParticipation in a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment to provide comprehensive care to patients with head and neck cancer in outpatient settings is required.
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nnParticipation in academic activities within specialty areas is desired.
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nnParticipation in outreach activities within specialty areas is desired.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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n nDepartment Specific Qualifications
nExperience:
nnnMust have at least introductory experience with performing voice evaluations and voice therapy
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nnPrior clinical rotations and/or externships in voice, swallowing, and/or head and neck cancer clinics
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nThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
nUHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
nJob Status:
nFull time
nEmployee Type:
nStaff
nThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
nThe University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
nThe University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
nBascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
nThe University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
nWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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