Speech Language Pathologist

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Posting Summary


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Posting Number STA00223PO24
Job Family Healthcare
Job Function Speech-Language Pathology
USC Market Title Speech-Language Pathologist
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/163384
Job Level P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Speech Language Pathologist
Campus Columbia
Work County Oconee
College/Division School of Medicine Columbia
Department SOMC Brain Health
State Pay Band Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary $72,093
Advertised Salary Range $72,093 - $100,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina, Brain Health Network is looking for a Speech Pathologist to work in the Seneca, South Carolina location.
This position is under indirect supervision, works closely with medical providers and primary care teams to provide cognitive assessment and care coordination for patient experience cognitive issues.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in speech pathology or communication science disorders from an accredited college or university and experience in providing skilled speech pathology services. Must be licensed by the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of approved principles, procedures, techniques, and instrumentation used in the individual and group treatment of speech, language, and cognitive disorders. Knowledge of classifications, causes, and manifestations of speech, language, and cognitive disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychology and education related to teaching individuals with cognitive impairments. Ability to operate equipment and to interpret test results. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and other staff members. Ability to travel to regional practice sites and other outreach destinations.


Job Duties


Job Duty
Screens, identifies, assesses, interprets, researches, and prevents disorders of speech, language, and cognitive/communication skills.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Coordinates assessment results with other diagnostic data, including educational, medical, social, and behavioral information.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Consults and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings with medical, educational, and other professional groups on the diagnosis and treatment of speech and hearing impairments.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Facilitates communication and coordinate services between providers and the clients/patients. Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of patients’ compliance in relation to care plan objectives.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25


Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.


Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 04/01/2024
Job Open Date 03/12/2024
Job Close Date 04/26/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 26, 2024.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities

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