Speech Pathologist
Job Summary
This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis/St Mary's hospitals Rehabilitation Services
department.
The Entry Level Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 1) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides
both direct and indirect patient care services. The Entry Level Speech Pathologist works primarily with adult
and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Entry Level Speech
Pathologist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children
and/or adolescents.
Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Entry Level
Speech Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech and dysphagia therapy services for patients
with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Services include patient evaluations using speech language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the
development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans
utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice. The Entry Level Speech
Pathologist demonstrates practice competence managing patients in less acute care settings and/or patients
with more straightforward clinical presentations. The Entry Level Speech Pathologist may require mentoring
or supervision when working in high acuity care settings (eg ICU) and/or with patients with more complex
clinical presentations.
The Entry Level Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient
care services. While performing job duties, the Entry Level Speech Pathologist may also supervise support
personnel including Rehabilitation Aides. The Entry Level Speech Pathologist seeks out opportunities for
ongoing clinical education and professional development. As a member of the clinical care team, the Entry
Level Speech Pathologist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement
initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $53.20 - $71.79 (Hourly Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
Masters degree with clinical fellowship
- Bachelor's degree
- Less than one year of licensed clinical practice experience.
- Minimum one full-time clinical experience in acute care hospital or acute rehabilitation setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to recognize signs of distress.
- Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
- 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
- Experience/competence with Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing instrumental exams
- Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab/IRF patient care setting.
- Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
License/Certification
- Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
- Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification.
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Job Code and Payroll Title
007973 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 1
Job Category
Allied Health
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Location
San Francisco, CA
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Mar 07, 2025