(SLP) Speech Language Pathologist - 130935

The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of California San Diego is seeking a full-time clinical speech pathologist. Clinical care will be rendered in an outpatient, tertiary academic medical setting, at the Center for Voice & Swallowing.

The applicant will be responsible for delivering SLP services including evaluation and treatment of voice, swallowing, breathing, and cough disorders in a multi-disciplinary environment. Advanced skill in performing modified barium swallow studies, videostroboscopy, and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is essential. The applicant will also be responsible for timely documentation, development of treatment goals, billing, and adherence to the UCSD Health System core values.

Aside from clinical activity, participation in research, resident training, community education, and program development will be encouraged.

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an educational institution approved by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology, passage of a Board-approved examination.

• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - issued by the state of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a licensed speech pathologist to be considered for the Sr. level position. No post licensure experience needed for the non Sr. level position.

• Competency in voice, swallowing and airway disorders.

• Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year.

• Competency with performing and interpreting videostroboscopy, FEES, and fluroscopic swallowing studies.

• Experience working in a large healthcare environment.

• Interest and/or experience in clinical research.

• Interest and/or experience in performance voice.

• Interest and/or experience in gender affirming voice care.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace