ENT Speech Pathologist

The ENT Speech Pathologist provides advanced evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with complex voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. Practicing with a high degree of autonomy, the Speech Pathologist delivers comprehensive, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations and serves as a clinical expert within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

In addition to direct patient care, the ENT Speech Pathologist provides consultation, education, and didactic instruction to faculty, staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support best practices and advance specialized knowledge in voice, swallowing, and airway management. This role plays a key part in promoting clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes within an academic healthcare setting.

Apply By Date: August 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Interviews and recruitment may occur at any time.)

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position.

• California Licensed Speech Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Must possess a Master's degree in Speech Pathology
• Maintain professional growth and CEUs as required for licensing and CCC's
• Licenses and Certificate Renewal annually
• Completion of clinical fellowship year
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation. Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to the patient and/or family members
• Knowledge of how patients should be responding to treatment, average length of stay in treatment, and recognition of appropriate versus inappropriate treatment for each patient
• Ability to establish programs based on testing results appropriate for each patient
• Ability to recognize the need for program modification
• Ability to extract pertinent behaviors and incorporate these into daily written progress notes
• Knowledge of various home programs and organization into individual programs for family implementation
• Ability to report to the referring physician regarding patient diagnosis, skills, and prognosis using appropriate terminology and information
• Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to family members, be empathic and supportive
• Ability to maintain patient records and process necessary billing forms and treatment authorizations in a prompt, accurate manner
• Ability to maintain accurate schedule and personal workload accounts
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions given by the section chief, including attendance at weekly meetings
• Knowledge of current therapeutic and evaluative instruments
• Ability to assume responsibility for other therapists' patients on short notice
• Ability to communicate effectively with other therapists
• Ability to provide instruction and supervision, as required, for student interns and medical students
• Knowledge of community resources
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles, and techniques of patient care related to the area of expertise
• skills to provide information, explanations, and instructions clearly and concisely to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak English
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for the clinics/departments' customers; to demonstrate an interested, understanding, compassionate manner; to maintain a courteous and calm demeanor, and to use a proactive approach to negotiate with and persuade others to take required action
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency, and a positive, customer-service-oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with challenging customers who may be ill, angry, or emotionally distressed
• Identify the resources available to help solve the problem; create and implement viable solutions; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment always exists

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with gender-affirming voice therapy and singing voice therapy
• Laryngoscopy and videostroboscopy competency

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Clinical Evaluation and Therapy
• 20% - Process Improvement

Department Overview

The Department of Otolaryngology provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. This position functions under the Director of Speech Pathology to provide clinical and instrumental evaluations and therapeutic intervention for a variety of disorders.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $52.38 - $69.09
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 120
• UC Job Title: SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
• UC Job Code: 007961
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday (08:00-17:00)
• Location: Glassrock Building, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy or and our .

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• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours