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Job Name
Speech Pathologist
Department
1400240 - M Neuro Memory and Aging
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
CONV_86283BR

Description & Requirements

Job Description
The Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is a clinical research unit within the UCSF Department of Neurology that investigates the clinical (neurological, cognitive, behavioral, neuroanatomic) characteristics of various neurodegenerative diseases. The Primary Investigator’s (PI) research within the MAC focuses on the decision-making processes in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's Disease (AD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and other neurodegenerative disorders.
**This will be a limited appointment that will end 4-months from the date of hire
The SLP will assist the Principal Investigator in clinical research that focuses on the nature and treatment of communication impairments across the life course. Projects will include observational and language treatment studies.

The individual’s duties may include, but will not be limited to, supporting the studies by: performing  research evaluations using non-standardized and standardized speech-language assessment tools; reporting test scores and results into databases and assuring data quality and integrity, reporting evaluation results to interdisciplinary team members, and providing contributions for participant classification into international diagnostic research criteria; administering standardized intervention protocols for speech-language treatment trials; rating and evaluating audiovisual recordings of previously collected speech and language samples and evaluations; contributing to maintenance of research databases and data stream; reporting study progress to research team; providing direct contributions to programming studies to meet experiment-specific needs.
Qualifications
Requirements: - Master's degree in speech pathology, certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association, and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Working knowledge of neuroanatomy - Experience working with children with communication difficulties and adults with Primary Progressive Aphasia - Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology - Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases Preferred: NA License / Certification: - Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
License / Certification
Speech Language Pathologist
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 1 (007973)
Assignment Category
Limited Appt
IAP Level
None
Job Family
Rehabilitation
Campus 1
China Basin (SF)
Campus 2
China Basin (SF)
Campus 3
China Basin (SF)
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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