Clinical Speech Pathologist

About the role

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Be You. The Department of Head & Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences is seeking a Clinical-Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. In this unique 50/50 role, you will combine your clinical expertise in neurogenic communication disorders with clinical research coordination responsibilities supporting innovative research led by Dr. Jamila Minga.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language and cognitive-communication evaluations for adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessments to evaluate communication, cognition, language, discourse, and functional communication abilities.
• Develop diagnostic reports and treatment recommendations based on clinical findings and evidence-based practices.
• Provide individualized therapy interventions to support communication outcomes in adults with neurological conditions, including right hemisphere brain damage.
• Educate patients, family members, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members regarding communication disorders, treatment strategies, and prognosis.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and institutional guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and research activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Minimum six years of clinical experience working with adult neurogenic populations.
• Minimum two years of experience working with adults with right hemisphere brain damage.
• Minimum one year of clinical research experience.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating clinical research studies involving human subjects.
• Experience with participant recruitment, informed consent, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with OnCore and Maestro Care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.

Learn more at: Duke Benefits

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $67,165.00 to USD $104,121.00.