Speech Pathologist III, Speech Language & Hearing Sciences

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences seeks a staff Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services through university contracts at outpatient otolaryngology clinics and at the SLHS on-campus clinic. The caseload will primarily involve providing evaluation and treatment services to adults and children in the specialty areas of voice and upper airway disorders, dysphagia, and total laryngectomy.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assess
  and treat patients with complex speech, language, cognitive-communication,
  and swallowing disorders using extensive clinical knowledge and
  evidence-based practices. This will include adults and children with voice, upper airway,
  and communication disorders secondary to head and neck cancer.
• Conduct
  comprehensive diagnostic evaluations using advanced assessment tools and
  instrumental procedures to determine treatment needs and develop
  appropriate care plans. These will include flexible and rigid laryngeal videoendoscopy and
  stroboscopy, videofluoroscopic swallow studies, flexible fiberoptic
  endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and acoustic assessment of laryngeal
  function.
• Collaborate
  with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians and nurses, to coordinate
  integrated patient care and treatment planning.
• Maintain
  accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with departmental
  standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) licensure in the state of Arizona.