Speech-Language Pathologist (Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Core
Conduct clinical research on treatment for stroke and neurodegenerative ataxias, including evaluating neural and behavioral effects of tDCS augmentation for aphasia and dysarthria.
Role type
Research-focused Speech-Language Pathologist
Builds
Clinical research studies on neurogenic communication disorders
Domain
Healthcare / Neuroscience / Speech-Language Pathology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Participant recruitment, standardized language testing, treatment of aphasia and dysarthria, data scoring, HIPAA/IRB compliance, data entry and management, equipment setup, abstract presentation, manuscript co-authorship
Preferred skills
Experience testing and treating adult patients with neurogenic communication disorders
Technologies
Computerized database, word processing, spreadsheet software, reference manager
Responsibilities
Administer standardized cognitive, language, and speech assessments; treat aphasia and dysarthria based on protocols; score assessments; maintain patient logs and filing systems; prepare data reports for IRB and funding agencies; present abstracts at national meetings; co-author manuscripts; set up and take down testing equipment.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical researcher