Speech Language Pathology (Research Study)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

11d

About The Position

This role is designed for clinically trained SLPs who want to apply their expertise in a research setting—research experience is not required. You’ll conduct clinical assessments, support innovative research projects, and contribute to work with national reach while being a part of a collaborative clinical research community. If you’re seeking a professional change that still values your SLP expertise, this position offers a unique and rewarding alternative to traditional clinical or school based roles. This role is especially well suited for SLPs seeking variety, collaboration, and a broader impact. SLPs with experience in early intervention or providing services to children with autism and their families are especially encouraged to apply. Full Time: with flexibility for occasional half day weekends Research experience is not required

Requirements

• A commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work with others in an environment that encourages respect, transparency, and ethical actions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks so that they are completed accurately and on time.
• Ability to remain flexible in duties performed.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently as a professional with general supervision.
• Ability to provide information to parents about their child's language abilities and information about contacts and resources for clinical interventions in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to apply knowledge in the area of normal speech and language development and speech/language disorders.
• Ability to communicate well and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment such as video cameras and personal computers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office Software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to learn research-specific software.
• Masters in science or Masters in art degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
• Have or be eligible for NE state licensing with 2 years of transfer or hire required.
• Certification from the American Speech / Language Hearing Association (ASHA), showing Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or its equivalent within 2 years of transfer or hire required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of experience in the area of evaluation and/or interventions with individuals with communication disorders preferred.
• Minimum of one year of research lab experience as a student or professional preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily lab activities including schedules and budgets.
• Leads participant recruitment efforts.
• Supervises and mentors lab assistants.
• Administers standardized tests that measure broad aspects of language and communication and shares outcomes with the participant or the participant’s legal guardian.
• Manages communication with the Internal Review Board, including drafting proposals and modifications.
• Represents the laboratory on social media platforms.
• Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures.
• Enters data into databases.
• Works with other team members to establish and document reliable research procedures.
• Provides transportation for patients as needed.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level