Speech Language Pathologist II - Head, Neck and Voice

Job Description Summary

The Speech and Language Pathologist II (SLP II) reports to the SLP IV. The SLP II will provide optimal patient care by planning and implementing a therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000705 CHS - THERAPY MAIN - OT/PT/SLP

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Speech and Language Pathologist II (SLP II) reports to the SLP IV. The SLP II will provide optimal patient care by planning and implementing a therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.

Voice, swallowing and upper airway: The SLP II will work directly with laryngologists and head and neck surgeons specializing in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders, Populations served will include pediatric, adult and geriatric inpatients and outpatients with voice, swallowing or upper airway disorders throughout the hospital system.  The SLP II will participate in weekly speech pathology grand rounds, laryngology rounds, and head and neck tumor board. 

Additional Job Description

Education: Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and current Intern Licensure in SLP by the State of South Carolina required.  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider also required.

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