Speech Pathologist

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number RTF00150PO24 USC Market Title Speech-Language Pathologist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/167442 Business Title Speech Pathologist Campus Columbia Work County Oconee College/Division School of Medicine Columbia Department SOMC Brain Health Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Type of Faculty Position Staff Time-Limited (STL) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Position Summary: Under indirect supervision, works closely with medical providers and primary care teams to provide cognitive assessment and care coordination for patient experience cognitive issues.

Required Education and Experience

A master's degree in speech pathology or communication science disorders from an accredited college or university and experience in providing skilled speech pathology services. Must be licensed by the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of approved principles, procedures, techniques, and instrumentation used in the individual and group treatment of speech, language, and cognitive disorders.

Knowledge of classifications, causes, and manifestations of speech, language, and cognitive disorders.

Knowledge of the principles of psychology and education related to teaching individuals with cognitive impairments. Ability to operate equipment and to interpret test results. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and other staff members. Ability to travel to regional practice sites and other outreach destinations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Screens, identifies, assesses, interprets, researches, and prevents disorders of speech, language, and cognitive/communication skills.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Coordinates assessment results with other diagnostic data, including educational, medical, social, and behavioral information.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Consults and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings with medical, educational, and other professional groups on the diagnosis and treatment of speech and hearing impairments.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Facilitates communication and coordinate services between providers and the clients/patients. Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of patients' compliance in relation to care plan objectives.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 05/06/2024 Job Close Date 06/15/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

This posting is a readvertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by June 15, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167948 EEO Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a master's degree in speech pathology or communication science disorders from an accredited college or university and experience in providing skilled speech pathology services?

• Yes

• No

• Are you licensed by the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter