Speech Language Pathologist – SLP (Instructor)

Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery is seeking an experienced highly collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Laryngology practice at the University of Colorado Hospital and affiliated sites. This is a full-time advanced clinical role ideally suited for an SLP with a strong background in multidisciplinary team-based care and demonstrated clinical leadership within complex medical settings. The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank of Instructor and will function as a member of an academic tertiary referral practice specializing in the evaluation and management of complex adult voice airway and swallowing disorders. Clinical care is primarily outpatient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of adult patients with complex voice and upper airway needs including professional voice users and singers.
• Manage patients with diagnoses such as benign laryngeal lesions glottic insufficiency muscle tension dysphonia neurologic voice disorders (e.g. Parkinsons disease) chronic cough inducible laryngeal obstruction and breathing pattern disorder.
• Support patients with voice modification for gender voice congruence.
• Perform and interpret specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including: videolaryngostroboscopy (flexible and rigid) acoustic and aerodynamic analysis and motor speech and auditory-perceptual voice evaluations.
• Serve as an integral member of multidisciplinary care teams working closely with laryngologists other referring physicians advanced practice providers nurses and support staff.
• Participate in joint and solo clinics perioperative education and longitudinal care coordination.
• Confer regularly with physicians to support diagnostic decision-making and treatment planning.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical protocols patient education materials and service delivery models.
• Support growth and innovation within the Laryngology Division through quality improvement clinical program development and strategic collaboration.
• Participate in the education of SLP students medical residents fellows nurses and medical assistants.
• Engage in the academic mission through clinical research clinical trials manuscript preparation abstract submission and scientific presentations consistent with interest and experience.
• Maintain timely accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and billing requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism adaptability and excellence in a fast-paced academic medical environment.

Work Location: This role is expected to work onsite in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university. With award-winning and renowned clinical and research faculty the academic reputation of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery is well known for its distinctive and highly productive clinical research and training programs. Our world-class healthcare facilities well-established partnerships in business industry and across the community drive excellence across our missions. The Denver Metro area and Colorado offer highly desirable quality of life owing to the weather access to the outdoors and thriving tech and higher education sectors and the region has been growing rapidly over the last decade fueling the corresponding growth of the University of Colorado health system.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Completion of a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited U.S. institution
• Eligibility for or possession of a Colorado Speech-Language Pathology license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Advanced clinical experience in voice and upper airway management
• Demonstrated experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Prior leadership experience such as mentoring clinicians or trainees leading clinical initiatives or contributing to program development
• Experience in vocal performance and vocal pedagogy including working with singers.
• Expertise in evidence-based voice therapy approaches (e.g. Vocal Function Exercises Resonant Voice Therapy Phonation Resistance Training Exercises Lee Silverman Voice Treatment)
• Interest in clinical research and academic collaboration.
• Strong presentation teaching and communication skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position candidates will need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.

• Strong collaborative skills and comfort evaluating and treating patients in a clinical model working in parallel with Laryngologists.

• Outstanding interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership mindset with interest in program growth and mentorship.

• Commitment to patient-centered inclusive and compassionate care.

• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic academic healthcare environment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Carly Moses

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply by February 28^th for best consideration.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$72779 to $98987

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.