Speech Language Pathologist, Louisville Center for Voice Care, First shift

Overview Provide outpatient services (evaluation, interventions, and planning) to patients/clients who have impairments in voice and swallowing disorders at UofL Health’s premier Louisville Center for Voice Care (LCVC).

** Under the supervision of a Board Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Responsibilities .

Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to provide excellent Voice diagnostic and treatment to LCVC patients

Utilize equipment (Stroboscopy, PAS, Computerized Speech Lab, and other various Acoustic equipment necessary in treatment of voice and airway patients

Perform documentation per policy and procedures (evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary, and multi-disciplinary education and treatment plan forms)

Provide therapeutic treatment through 1:1 or group patient visits

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist participates in clinical supervision/instruction of SLP students and fellows in training.

Attends continuing education, departmental meetings, and in-service programs

Participates in quality improvement initiatives

Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

Qualifications Education:

MA/MS SLP (required)

Experience:

1 Year Fellowship training at nationally recognized Voice Center and/or equivalent experience in Voice Evaluation and Therapy (preferred)

**Not required for Fellow

Licensure:

Kentucky State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (required)

**Not required for Fellow

Certification:

CRP, BLS though the American Heart Association (preferred)

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence ( CCC-SLP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

critical to this role:

Use of Pentax Stroboscopy equipment

Use of PAS system and Visi Pitch

Competency in Diagnosis and Treatment of voice disorders including professional voice, upper airway,

chronic cough and gender affirming care

Excellent Communication skills with Patient, Peers, and Clinic staff including laryngologists and otolaryngologists

Language Ability:

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability

:

Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.

Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.

Computer Skills:

EPIC and MS Office

Additional Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times