Neurology- Speech Therapist

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves patient-facing clinical research execution, focusing on performing instrumental swallowing evaluations (FEES and MBS), conducting clinical assessments for dysphagia, voice, respiratory, and neurogenic communication disorders, and identifying/screening participants for research studies. The role also includes data management, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating studies, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, there is an opportunity for program development, training, and providing administrative and operational support for research initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
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

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.