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

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• 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

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