Instructor Assistant Professor Speech-Language Pathologist

About OHSU
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OHSUs singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon but were also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease on education that prepares physicians dentists nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization we provide community outreach and services for Oregons most vulnerable populations. OHSUs stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence innovation and leadership in health care education and research.

About OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital
Link a strong tradition of teamwork diversity and interdisciplinary care we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher we built a hospital around that belief. Its why we have more specialists in childrens health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregons only academic health center we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon Southwest Washington and beyond.

About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Link Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients families clinicians researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient from premature babies to older adults facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.

About Portland and Oregon
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Bisected by the Willamette River Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists hikers brewpubs dogs climbers artisan coffee shops book readers foodies professional soccer and basketball fans award-winning wineries concertgoers and paddle boarders. Its no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of Americas favorite lifestyle cities.

The duties of this position are in support of the missions goals and objectives of OHSU and the IDD inclusive of teaching research and service. The SLP in this position will function as a clinical leader in his/her areas of expertise and be expected to contribute to program development and quality improvement.

The specific duties of this position include: Clinical Service (100%)

Direct Clinical (80%): The SLP in this position will provide Speech-Language Pathology diagnostic evaluation treatment and consultative services for patients of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center participating in many of CDRCs interdisciplinary clinics. The SLP will be responsible for evaluation team collaboration and family feedback. The SLP will participate in follow-up treatment of CDRC clinic patients. The incumbent will also participate in clinical education of practicum students interns and fellows completing training in the CDRC programs.

Indirect Clinical (20%): The SLP in this position ensures timely completion of clinical documentation and responsiveness to clinical requests. The SLP participates in other activities appropriate to the discipline and consistent with the mission and goals of CDRC and OHSU. Such activities include but are not limited to clinical documentation consultation and technical assistance to families community agencies and providers serving on agency and university committees and participation in departmental meetings and in-service presentations. Additional activities may include engaging in research appropriate to Speech-Language Pathology including cooperative joint research with other faculty.

• The Speech-Language Pathologist will hold a minimum of a masters degree in SLP.
• Minimum of 5 years pediatric clinical experience serving children with complex conditions with a specific interest and focus on children with cleft palate and craniofacial disorders feeding/swallowing disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Must hold current CCC/SLP and hold or be eligible for Oregon SLP licensure.
• Applicants with experience in bilingualism and/or assistive technology are also encouraged to apply.

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Preference for an SLP with experience working on interdisciplinary teams utilizing a family-centered model of care.

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.***