About the role
Classification Title:
Speech Therapist- Developmental Peds
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology. Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in accordance within accordance with Section 468, Florida Statutes. and Rule Chapter 64B20, F.A.C.
Job Description:
Serves as a professional speech language pathologist to conduct assessments/evaluations for children; run specialty clinics in the center and community. Participate as needed in developing, communicating and monitoring developmental outcomes; Serve as a coach/technical liaison with the team. Conducts developmental evaluations across all domains; Interprets evaluation and assessment results and maintains appropriate records; Provides trainings and support groups to families; Provides trainings to staff, school personnel, therapists and professional organizations. Provides mentorship and training to speech and language interns.
Conducts developmental evaluation and assessments across all domains (cognitive, self help/adaptive, fine and gross motor, communicative and social/emotional as part of a multidisciplinary team, using standardized tools, curriculum-based assessments, and naturalistic observations to develop informed clinical opinion.
Interprets evaluation and assessment results and maintains appropriate records
Provides trainings and support groups to families, staff, school personnel, therapists and professional organizations.
Provides mentorship and training to speech and language interns.
Runs specialty clinics within the center and/or community.
Participates in developing appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Expected Salary:
$70,000 to $75,000 depending on Education and experience
Required Qualifications:
Must have active Florida License as a Speech-Language Pathologist in accordance with Section 468, Florida Statutes. and Rule Chapter 64B20, F.A.C
Preferred:
At least one year experience working with children. Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university/college with certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCSLP) issued from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Knowledge and skill in administering, analyzing, interpreting, and explaining evaluation/assessment results to peers, other professionals and families. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously verbally and in writing.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:
yes