Speech Pathologist III HX
 University of California - San Francisco | |
 United States, California, San Francisco | |
 Oct 07, 2026 | |
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Description & Requirements Job Description
The Senior Staff Speech Language Pathologist III (Sr SLP III), reports to the Clinical Supervisor/Manager, and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Sr SLP III works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated. The Sr SLP III demonstrates a solid knowledge base within a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary in the adult and/or pediatric setting. Under general supervision and within a specific therapy discipline, the Sr SLP III independently performs complex patient evaluations and therapeutic interventions; serves as a mentor to staff and consultant to other medical professionals in patient evaluations, therapeutic intervention planning or therapeutic intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The Sr SLP III makes recommendations in patient care procedures, protocols or programs related to the discipline specific areas, and instructs therapists and other medical professionals in the theory, application and/or performance of discipline specific skills. While performing job duties, the Sr SLP III may also supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Rehabilitation Aides as well as SLP students, or SLP Clinical Fellows. The Sr SLP III actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and in-services and staff development activities. Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - This position requires flexibilityto orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. - Masters degree with clinical fellowship and minimum of 3 years of general patient care experience with a minimum of 2 years in a relevant multi-disciplinary specialty setting, within the past 5 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum of 40 hours of professional development activities, 50% of which are continuing education units (CEUs) or relevant academic coursework. The remainder can include mentoring, Grand Rounds, independent reading, etc. - Prior experience as a clinical preceptor and prior experience teaching to a wide variety of audiences. - Demonstrates ability to consistently meet clinical caseload requirements of a staff level therapist. - Ability to recognize signs of distress. - Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification. - Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication. - Proven ability to mentor professional behaviors including interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills. - This position requires flexibilityto orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION - Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment. - Prior experience working with complex neurologic populations. - Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team. - Prior experience with teaching, taking on students; mentoring. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California. -
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Speech Language Pathologist
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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