Speech Pathologist Fellow
Speech Pathologist Fellow
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Speech Pathologist Fellow to work in Miami FL. The Speech Pathologist Fellow assesses and treats individuals referred with speech language voice and/or swallowing disorders and impairments under the supervision of a licensed Speech Pathologist. The incumbent takes part in a multidisciplinary team collaborating with physicians other clinical providers and family members to provide evidencebased treatment approaches.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers diagnostic assessments to individuals with speech language voice and/or swallowing disorders and impairments.
- Develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches strategies and materials.
- Establishes treatment priorities that include advising educating and counseling.
- Collaborates in a multidisciplinary team including physicians other clinical providers and family members in the development and revision of treatment recommendations.
- Maintains current knowledge of new technologies and approaches in the field.
- Participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities within the department.
- Provides culturally responsive services with the understanding that growth in cultural competence is a lifelong journey.
- Utilizes electronic medical record and/or other documentation tools to detail patient interactions.
- Provides direct patient care interaction/encounters via approved telehealth platforms.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Masters Degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Prior clinical rotations and/or externships in relevant acute care and/or outpatient facilities
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
- 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Commitment to the Universitys core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Familiarity with various informal and standardized motor speech language and cognitive assessment tools is required.
- Maintaining a caseload of speech voice and swallowing therapy patients with diverse diagnoses is required.
- Participation in a multidisciplinary team in a fastpaced clinical environment to provide comprehensive care to patients with a variety of neurological disorders in both outpatient and acute care settings is required.
- Experience performing and interpreting modified barium swallow studies is required.
- Experience performing and interpreting flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing is preferred.
- Familiarity with the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices is preferred.
- Familiarity with the application of tracheostomy speaking valves is preferred.
- Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
The clinical fellowship period will start in August of 2025 and end in June of 2026. Please include a onepage personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation as an attachment when you apply through the Workday link. The deadline to apply is on Monday June 23 2025.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H10Employment Type
Full-Time
