Clinical Educator (Speech Language Pathology)

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Clinical Educator (Speech Language Pathology)

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salary

Exempt Status:

Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

T2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$78,707.00-$104,977.00

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Gallaudet Allied Health Services

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center (GUHSC), the Clinical Educator (Speech Language Pathology) provides evidence-based comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services in speech-language pathology as well as appropriate aural rehabilitation, entailing a variable allocation of time between direct service provision and clinical supervision based on GUHSC operational and academic program needs.

Job Description:

• Provides evidence-based, direct clinical services, including diagnostic evaluations and therapy in a variety of disorder areas.

• Supervises and trains students for exceptional clinical experience; emphasizes client-centered service and experience; and completes accurate and timely billing and documentation to appropriate parties.

• Completes required documentation through use of electronic medical records (EMR), including report writing, chart notes, billing and coding of services and diagnosis(es), and communicates, according to state and federal regulations, with appropriate agencies and professionals.

• Provides supervision to students in GUHSC speech and language practicum; teaches each student in diagnostic assessment and therapeutic methods; guides students in best practice regarding documentation requirements related to service delivery; demonstrates positive interactions with students in order to facilitate students self-actualization and development of clinical skills; documents strengths and weakness of students; provides written and verbal feedback of students regarding their strengths and weaknesses, both in clinical execution and written products, and recommends strategies for improvement; and reviews evaluations of supervision by students and use evaluation data to improve performance.

• Demonstrates current knowledge and experience, and develops expertise and leads efforts to expand clinical service provision, including pediatric speech-language assessment and therapy services, adult speech-language assessment and therapy services, bilingual and/or multilingual speech-language pathology services, pediatric or adult aural (re)habilitation services.

• Participates in and contributes to team, program and department meetings, including engaging in applied clinical research, student-focused subject matter to bridge academic-clinical approaches, collaborating with University programs and community members in clinical education endeavors, student advising, thesis committees, admissions committees, and/or student oral candidacy exams.

• Participates in peer reviews for evaluation purposes, and in time serves as a mentor for new staff, students, and peers.

• Participates in and/or contributes to the growth of the GUHSC in the areas of operational and service development and maintenance, including policy, protocol and procedural updates, maintenance of equipment and materials; and improves upon productivity processes and practices.

• Follows established University, school/program, and GUHSC policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Adheres to regulations governing confidentiality, including but not limited to HIPAA and FERPA; and respects confidentiality of students, clients, and of colleagues.

• Maintains relevant license and certification; meets and adheres to ASHAs Code of Ethics and DC Licensure Board guidelines and regulations for clinical practice; remains current in clinical practice and clinical supervision through lectures, literature and other continuing educational opportunities; and maintains CPR and bloodborne pathogen/universal precautions certification.

• Participates in continuous performance improvement objectives of GUHSC to meet environmental and/or infection control standards.

• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.

• Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• A minimum of two years of professional and clinical post-certificated experience with Speech-Language Pathology.

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical and direct student supervision experience.

• Experience with pediatrics (5-10 years old) in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

• Experience with adults and pediatrics in two or more of the areas including fluency, voice, neurogenic disorders, language, phonology, aural rehabilitation, augmentative communication.

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions related to client care.

• Strong ability to engage good problem-solving skills by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.

• Strong ability to ensure the utmost discretion and confidentiality in all matters.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and Groups.

Additional Position Details:

• The successful candidate must possess or be eligible for District of Columbia audiology licensure.

• If the incumbent has no knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is expected to achieve an ASLPI score of 1.5 within two years of employment. If the incumbent is hired with some knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is expected to achieve an ASLPI score of 2 within two years of employment. Failure to meet the requirement may lead to termination. The supervisor must ensure that the incumbent receives the necessary support to meet this goal.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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