Speech-Language Pathologist

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Department Summary

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at the University of Mississippi offers a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence, clinical innovation, and student-centered learning. Our program is nationally accredited and highly regarded for preparing graduates who excel as compassionate, ethical, and skilled professionals in speech-language pathology.

Strengths and Culture
1. Supportive and Collaborative
2. Commitment to Excellence
3. Opportunities to Grow

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Health Services

Sub-Family - Health Professionals

Career Track / Level - P3

Grade - 10

Role Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed speech-language pathology treatment programs in applicable care setting (hospital, ambulatory, inpatient rehabilitation unit, skilled nursing, home health, psychiatric care facility, senior care program). Clinically supervises aides, assistants , students and or clinical fellowship year staff.

This primary responsibility of this position is to provide clinical supervision and instruction to graduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders; provide direct, billable client services by assessing the speech and language skills of clients and implementing intervention strategies and treatment programs; and instruct one undergraduate course per semester; and Serve department, school, and university committees. The incumbent has the authority to exercise discretion over a wide variety of areas.

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides supervision and clinical instruction for graduate students to ensure quality preparation for students and service for clients.
• Determines clinical direction and provides feedback and constructive feedback about students’ clinical performance.
• Establishes appropriate assessment and intervention approaches for adult speech-language clients with neurogenic, voice, cognitive communication and feeding/swallowing disorders and other areas in the SLP scope of practice as needed.
• Develops clinical agenda/specialty clinics related to speech-language pathology.
• Provides direct, billable client services and required documentation/reports.
• Instructs one undergraduate course per semester in Communication Sciences & Disorders;
• Provides feedback, guidance, and/or assignments to ensure students demonstrate competency in the required knowledge and skills to become an independent practitioner.
• Meets with students and is available during scheduled student appointments.
• Explains clinical policies to students, as approved by faculty and clinical instructors.
• Maintains compliance with all required clinical policies and procedures, accreditation and certification standards, and Mississippi State Department of Health regulations.
• Attends faculty/staff and committee meetings.
• Serves on departmental, school, and university committees.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
2. Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
3. Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
4. Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
5. Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
6. Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited four-year college or university
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a SLP clinical educator/supervisor.
AND
Certification:
Mississippi State Board of Health SLP Licensure and SLP Certificate of Clinical Competence

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.