Speech Language Pathologist

The USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery of the Keck School of Medicine invites applications for a staff position in our Division of Speech-Language Pathology. Candidates must possess an MS in Speech-Language Pathology be ASHA CCC-SLP certified and qualify for immediate California licensure in speech-language pathology. Responsibilities include the evaluation and treatment of adult speech voice cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders within a collaborative interdisciplinary outpatient setting. Advanced expertise in dysphagia management is required including proficiency at conducting and interpreting instrumental assessments of swallow functioning. Multilingual candidates will be of particular interest.

This is a full-time clinical position providing general speech-language pathology care to the community. The clinic is located in the Montrose area and primarily serves patients from Glendale La Canada and La Crescenta. Time will be made available to develop programmatic growth for the site and advanced clinical training as needed.

Our goal for this position is to leverage USCs existing strengths to provide world-class care for our patients at the community level. Our department has highly dedicated SLP faculty who run the Masters of SLP program at USC. Students in this program will rotate through this clinical site for training. Thus teaching students is a part of this role.

Our department also has clinical subspecialty areas for speech-language pathology in voice head and neck cancer and pediatric hearing loss. Providing multi-disciplinary care in teams and case discussion at clinical conferences is routine in our department. Thus the successful candidate will become part of our integrated team of over 160 clinicians physicians researchers and students.

The University of Southern California (USC) founded in 1880 is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family which is comprised of the faculty students and staff that make the university what it is.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. Women and men and members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate diagnose and treat patients with speech language voice fluency cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluations patient goals and evidence-based practices.
• Independently provide direct one-on-one speech-language therapy in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients families and caregivers regarding diagnoses treatment strategies home exercise programs and expected outcomes.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation including evaluations daily treatment notes progress reports recertifications and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians occupational therapists physical therapists audiologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality patient care and customer service.
• Utilize standardized assessments and outcome measures to evaluate patient progress.
• Ensure compliance with all federal state payer accreditation and organizational policies and regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives department meetings and continuing education activities.
• Maintain a safe clean and organized treatment environment.
• Supervise graduate student clinicians or clinical fellows as assigned and permitted by state regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility to complete Clinical Fellowship (CF) if applicable.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients families physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload while maintaining quality of care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of medically-based clinical experience.
• Experience treating pediatric adult or mixed patient populations.
• Experience with videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) and/or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
• Specialized training or certifications in areas such as dysphagia LSVT LOUD SPEAK OUT! VitalStim AAC voice therapy or pediatric feeding.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills.
• Experience supervising students clinical fellows or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.
• Familiarity with outcome measurement tools and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience with EMR systems and outpatient rehabilitation workflows.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• California state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or eligibility for licensure prior to hire).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) if required for the position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (or ability to obtain within the required timeframe).
• Current CPR certification if required by organizational policy.
• Valid drivers license and/or reliable transportation if travel between clinic locations is required.

Follows established USC and department policies procedures objectives performance improvement attendance safety environmental and infection control guidelines includingadherence to theworkplaceCode of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the Montrose clinic when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is$98568.70 to $100000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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