Neurology- Speech Therapist

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves patient-facing clinical research execution, data management, regulatory compliance, study coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, training, and administrative support within a neurology setting. The role requires performing instrumental swallowing evaluations, conducting clinical assessments, identifying and consenting participants, implementing study interventions, managing data accurately, maintaining study records, supporting data analysis and interpretation, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and contributing to protocol development and quality improvement initiatives. The position also involves providing training, assisting with administrative tasks, and engaging in professional development activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in accordance with Section 468, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B20, F.A.C.
Current Florida licensure as a Speech therapist (SLP), in good standing
5+ years of clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology
Demonstrated independence in performing and interpreting FEES and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS)
Clinical experience with dysphagia, voice disorders, and neurogenic populations, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Minimum of 2 years of research experience, including involvement in clinical research protocols
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Maintenance of all required continuing education to sustain licensure and certification
Eligibility to work in the US

Nice To Haves

Completion of a specialized voice or swallowing fellowship or advanced training in voice or swallowing disorders
Clinical experience in acute care and/or ICU settings
Experience working with complex neurologic populations (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative disease)
Familiarity with IRB processes, regulatory compliance, and clinical trial operations
Experience contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, or grant-related activities

Responsibilities

Perform instrumental swallowing evaluations, including Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS), in accordance with research protocols.
Conduct clinical assessments related to dysphagia, voice, respiratory, and neurogenic communication disorders.
Identify, screen, and obtain informed consent from eligible participants in accordance with IRB-approved protocols.
Implement study interventions and assessments per IRB-approved protocols.
Collect, document, and manage clinical and research data with a high degree of accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Maintain study records in accordance with IRB, FDA (as applicable), and institutional guidelines.
Support development of case report forms, data collection tools, and study workflows.
Support analysis and interpretation of clinical data and preparation of research outputs (abstracts, manuscripts, presentations).
Collaborate with neurology faculty, physicians, research coordinators, and hospital staff to support study execution.
Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and research personnel to facilitate patient flow and protocol adherence.
Provide input into protocol development, particularly related to swallowing and airway protection measures.
Assist in development and refinement of research protocols involving dysphagia and voice outcomes.
Provide training and guidance to research staff, students, and trainees on clinical procedures.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the research program.
Assist with scheduling coordination for research participants as needed.
Support preparation of materials for meetings, presentations, or reports.
Perform occasional administrative tasks related to study operations.
Attend optional trainings, workshops, or departmental seminars.
Participate in professional development activities related to clinical or research skills.
Provide support for additional research or programmatic initiatives as needed.
Assist with special projects or pilot efforts outside primary study responsibilities.