Speech Pathologist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Speech Pathologist
Requisition Number RE44098
Working Title
Department Name 7N620:Communication Sciences and Disorders
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 47
Salary Range $56,596-93,358/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MS Speech Pathology
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Kentucky Speech-language Pathology (SLP) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) eligible
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary for the position including but not limited to: running, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor and in small children’s chairs, getting up and down from the floor, and lifting children and equipment. Must also have the capacity to provide the children with a speech/language model.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Voice & Swallow Clinic, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Sciences is seeking a motivated health care professional to fill a full time Clinical Speech-Language Pathology position. This position will provide diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of swallowing disorders to an outpatient Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery population in an exciting and busy state-of-the-art Voice & Swallow Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to work clinically on a multidisciplinary collaborative team that includes multi-specialty physicians and speech-language pathologists. Experience in diagnostic techniques including videofluoroscopy and flexible and rigid endoscopy is preferred. Experience with head and neck cancer and neurogenic populations is also desired. In addition to the above, one of the essential functions of this position is to perform outreach and extension to develop inter professional community partners. The successful applicant must possess or be eligible for Kentucky State licensure and be ASHA certified (CCC-SLP).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Expected clinical skills also include assessment and treatment for vocal cord dysfunction, dysphagia, voice disturbance due to Parkinson’s disease, and nasality.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s
Deadline to Apply 03/21/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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