Clinical Speech Pathologist Fellow - Irregular - Otolaryngology Research

Position Description:

Work Schedule: Irregular

Work Location: Otolaryngology Research, Faculty Office Towers

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Under the guidance of the program preceptor, to allow the development of clinical skills consistent with the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of individuals with communications disorders (speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing) and application of knowledge gained from academic training. To refine clinical skills and evaluate individual clinical assets and liabilities.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders and completion of a clinical internship/externship. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Clinical fellowship (CF) registration with the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) within sixty (60) days of hire date required.

TRAITS & SKILLS:

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.