Speech Pathologist (Travel)

About the role

The University of South Carolina, Brain Health Network, is looking for a full time Speech Language Pathologist to travel across the state of South Carolina. Under direct supervision, the Speech Language Pathologist works closely with medical providers and primary care teams to provide cognitive assessment care coordination for patients experiencing cognitive issues. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position will travel across the state of South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Screens, identifies, assesses, interprets and researches disorders of speech, language, and cognitive/communication skills.
• Congnitions assessment care coordination for patients experiencing cognitive issues.
• Coordinates assessment results with other diagnostic data, including educational, medical, social, and behavioral information.
• Consults and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings with medical, educational, and other professional groups on the diagnosis and treatment of speech and hearing impairments.
• Facilitates communication and coordinate services between providers and the clients/patients.
• Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of patients’ compliance in relation to care plan objectives.

Requirements

• A post-graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology, current American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence, and current licensure by the South Carolina Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
• Prefer at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved principles, procedures, techniques, and instrumentation used in the individual and group treatment of speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
• Knowledge of classifications, causes, and manifestations of speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles of psychology and education related to teaching individuals with cognitive impairments.
• Ability to operate equipment and to interpret test results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and other staff members.
• Ability to travel to regional practice sites and other outreach destinations.

Benefits

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $76,904 to $115,356 annually.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard working schedule of 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.