PS Speech Pathologist

Job Summary
Job Summary The University of Utah Developmental Assessment Clinic ( UDAC ) provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to toddlers school-aged children and adolescents with a range of developmental medical and behavioral concerns. Our patient population includes children with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism spectrum disorder ADHD ) genetic and medical complexities speech sound disorders receptive and expressive language delays and social communication challenges. Speech and Language Pathologists work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support early identification comprehensive evaluation and family-centered intervention planning. UDAC programs include the Child Development Program the Neonatal Follow-up Program and the Heart Center Neurodevelopment Program. Clinics are held at the Primary Childrens Outpatient Services Building in Salt Lake City Primary Childrens Outpatient Clinic at Lehi the South Main Clinic in Salt Lake City and through Telehealth. The Speech and Language Pathologist provides evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech language and/or cognitive disorders who are referred to the University Developmental Assessment Center ( UDAC ). The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information) 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employees spouses and dependent children Flex spending accounts University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25000 Variety of elective insurance coverage including life insurance short and long-term disability accidental death & dismemberment accident critical illness hospital indemnity and pet. Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at Functions Interdisciplinary evaluation approach to reach appropriate assessment and diagnosis of children with or at risk for developmental disorders. Establish treatment goals and referrals based on the evaluation reason for the referral and team interaction. Identify and facilitate access to other medical or community resources and follow up as necessary. Educate the patient and their parents about the goals of the program and on the methods of accomplishing the goals. Provide documentation of patient care according to established criteria. Participate in continuous quality improvement projects. Participate in in-services medical conferences staff meetings continuing education courses team meetings and other related activities. Problem Solving Complete a comprehensive speech and language evaluation and development goals and treatment plan upon completion of the evaluation. Ability to provide direction to students; identify program needs; develop new areas of activity; and respond to emergency situations. Knowledge of the principles of child life span growth and development. Ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Comments Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The above job description reflects the general physical and mental demands and environmental conditions required to perform the essential functions for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time. The University of Utah Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and extends reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. A qualified applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Current licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Utah. Preferred Experience in the following areas; dysphagia stroke head trauma diffuse brain pathology neurologic diseases and disorders developmental language delay dysfluency voice pathology motor speech disorders cognitive disorders or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).