Speech And Language Pathologist/Researcher/Faculty (Rank TBD)

  • Full-Time
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Speech and Language Pathologist/Researcher/Faculty (Rank TBD) - 991829
Job Number: 501710
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Categories: Healthcare - Clinic Administration, Medical Professionals & Technicians
About Us:

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Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist/Researcher/Faculty (Rank TBD) - 991829
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range:
Pay Basis:

Annually



Subject to Grant Funding?: No
Essential Job Functions: 1. Engages in scholarly research on topic of expertise.

2. Conducts research in area of expertise, writing results for inclusion in broader research project. Designs and applies scientific and numerical models in research. Oversees development of data collection and instruments. Monitors integrity of data collection and use of protocols and procedures.

3. Searches for new funding sources, manages the completion of renewal grants, and researches and writes new grants.
4. Contributes both collaboratively and independently to externally funded research.

5. Writes trial methodologies including designing trial materials, briefing team of investigators with instructions on how to conduct the trials, setting up trial study centers, authenticating case report forms and monitoring overall progress throughout the trial.

6. Conducts clinical trials involving studies on human participants, which are designed to answer specific questions about medicine and/or behaviors.

7. May collaborate on new curricular offerings and course instruction.

8. May be responsible for recruiting and screening patients, maintaining patient care in terms of health and progress, and submitting the findings upon completion.

9. Works collaboratively with medical providers or providers other disciplines.

10. Engages in a range of service activities including student mentorship and participation on college committees.

11. Participates in professional development activities.

12. Completes other projects as required.

13. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Marginal Job Functions:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Medicine – General knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human diseases or disorders. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.
2. Psychology - Comprehensive knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Skills:
1. Research - Expert skills in conducting research in area of expertise.
2. Active Listening – Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3. Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
4. Critical Thinking – Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
5. Judgment and Decision Making - Expert skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.

Abilities:
1. Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the scope of clinical research protocols.
2. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
4. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
5. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
6. Problem Solving - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
7. Detail Oriented - The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4. Manual Dexterity.
5. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
6. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
7. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
8. May be required to work nights or weekends.

Job Requirements:
Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

2. Florida Speech-Language Pathology license.

Required Education: Master's degree
Major (if required): Speech-Language Pathology
Required Experience: Minimum three (3) years’ experience in speech and language pathology.
Preferred Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences and Disorders.
2. Experience treating neuromuscular and neurodegenerative speech and swallowing disorders
3. Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative and diverse research team.
4. Demonstrated commitment to grant writing and effective teaching and mentoring.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? Yes
Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.



Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.


Advertised: Feb 25, 2022 Eastern Standard Time
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