Speech Pathologist II

The Staff Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Pathologist II, reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Staff Speech Language Pathologist II works primarily with adult and/or pediatric patients, depending on the clinical area of focus, from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Speech Language Pathologist II plans and administers a full range of speech therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using speech language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech language pathology scope of practice. The Staff Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Staff Speech Language Pathologist II may also supervise support personnel, Rehabilitation Aides as well as student interns and Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellows. The Staff Speech Language Pathologist II actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

Job Title: Clinical Positions Physical Job Requirements Job Code: Various Department: Rehab Services Never Occasional 1%- - 33% Frequent 34%-66% Continuous 67%-100% Never Occasional 1-33% Frequent 34%-66% Continuous 67%-100% Activity Activity Body Positions Sitting x Pull Pulling 0-20 lbs. x Standing x Pulling 21-30 lbs. x Walking x Pulling 31-60 lbs. x Squatting x Pulling over 60 lbs. x Bending x Hand/Arm Fine finger manipulation x Waist Twisting x Gross manipulation x Kneeling x Simple grasp x Crawling (Pediatrics) x Power grasp x Climbing Climbing stairs x Repetitive hand/arm use x Climbing ladders x Exposures Loud noise x Other: ____________________ Background noise x Reaching Reaching Overhead x Dim or bright lighting x Reaching shoulder height x Dust, fumes or gases x Reaching below shoulder height x Chemicals or toxic substances x Lifting Lifting 0-20 lbs. x Latex x Lifting 21- 30 lbs. x Radiation x Lifting 31-60 lbs. x Combative patients x Lifting over 60 lbs. x Other Ability to differentiate color x Lifting up to _ 0-10 _ lbs. overhead x Verbal communication x Lifting up to_ 0-50 _ lbs. above waist x Operating motor vehicles x Lifting up to _ 0>60 lbs. below waist x Use of protective equipment x Carrying Carrying 0-20 lbs. x Other:_________________ Carrying 21- 30 lbs. x Carrying 31-60 lbs. x Carrying over 60 lbs. x Push Pushing 0-20 lbs. x Pushing 21-30 lbs. x Pushing 31-60 lbs. x Pushing over 60 lbs. x

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 12 months experience as a licensed therapist. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to recognize signs of distress. CPR certification from AHA. Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication. Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior speech language pathology experience in an academic medical center environment. Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team. Possession of a degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited professional educational program. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATION Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California CPR certification from AHA.