Speech Language Pathologist​/APP - Instr

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Job Description

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an Instructor to perform general duties of a Speech Language Pathologist, including voice and swallowing examinations and therapies at the USF Health Voice Center. We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist with specific expertise in Voice. The incumbent will have a joint appointment with the Communications Sciences Disorders Department and the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department and will have both teaching and clinical responsibilities.

Job Description

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is seeking an Instructor to perform general duties of a Speech Language Pathologist, including voice and swallowing examinations and therapies at the USF Health Voice Center. We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist with specific expertise in Voice. The incumbent will have a joint appointment with the Communications Sciences Disorders Department and the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department and will have both teaching and clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care. At 95% FTE the position will include providing ambulatory patient care. Care will include evaluation and treatment of a variety of of swallowing, voice, and airway disorders. There will be responsibilities to co-manage patient care with laryngologists. Patients may be affected by a variety of disease states including neurologic disease, traumatic brain injury, iatrogenic conditions, stroke, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

Responsibility includes training family members/caregivers, as well as other professionals and collaborating with other members of the care team.

Including but not limited to managing patient records and communicating with patients. Other duties as assigned.

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, service, and related activities. May be responsible for research and/or academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.

This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64. Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in.

Positive factors for consideration include but are not limited to knowledge and skills in instrumental voice and swallowing evaluation, excellent record of clinical care, experience with teaching/giving lectures, supervising experience. We will also consider applicants who have just completed clinical fellowship year if they have string academic career interests. Having excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team based environment is required.

A Clinical Fellowship in Voice is preferred. A personal or educational background in singing/music is encouraged.

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