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The Stepping Stones Group is currently interviewing Speech Language Pathologists for school-based openings in Belfair, WA for the 2018-2019 school year. Join our growing team today!

Position details:

• Previous school based experience required
• 6^th-12^th grade students on the caseload
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• WA DOH and WA ESA are required
• Materials and supplies provided by the district

For more information, please visit: https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/

P.E.O. Scholar Awards are substantial one-time, competitive, merit-based awards of $15,000 for women of the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral degree at an accredited college or university. In addition to recognizing and encouraging excellence in higher education, these awards provide financial support for study and research for women who will make significant contributions in their varied fields of endeavor. Priority is given to women who are well established in their programs, research or study.

A woman is eligible if:

• She is a citizen or legal permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada at the time of her nomination;
• Is within two years of her graduation date and has at least one full academic year of work remaining to complete her doctoral level degree at the time of the award payment is made (August 1)
• Is enrolled in her program at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university (and would be enrolled full-time during the year of the award)

A woman is NOT eligible for Scholar Award support for a master’s degree, certificate program, residency, fellowship, specialization, or postdoctoral research.

For more information visit the P.E.O. International website: www.peointernational.org

Qualified students may contact Rebecca H. Ellison at ibecky@me.com or through the P.E.O. Scholar Award email for Washington State at wscscholar@gmail.com

The application process requires that the applicant be sponsored by a local P.E.O. chapter, and that applications are accepted online, and only between August 20 and November 20. 

 

Augusta/Aiken ENT is currently looking for a full-time Audiologist to join our growing practice. This team consists of 14 physicians and 4 audiologists and provides a wide range of services for all ages. Primary responsibilities of the applicant will include comprehensive audiogram evaluation, ABR, EcochG, VEMP, VNG, OAE, and a full range of hearing aid services.

Employer provides:
• Competitive salary with hearing aid compensation
• Health/Dental insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Licensing fees
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

The qualified candidate must be a licensed Georgia and South Carolina Audiologist or have the ability to obtain a Georgia and South Carolina license. Au.D preferred.

If you are interested in this position, please send cover letter and resume to Bari Levens at
drlevens@augustaent.com.

About the Area:
Why live in Augusta? There are many reasons! While it’s the 2nd largest city in Georgia, it still has a small-town feel, it’s a great place to raise a family, it’s affordable, people are friendly, and if you like warm weather – this is the place to be!

Augusta ENT, P.C. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Excellent opportunity for an Audiologist to work in a dynamic, fast-paced Ear, Nose, and
Throat practice located in South Phoenix. This position offers an opportunity to see and
treat a wide range of ear pathologies. Job duties include a full range of diagnostic
hearing and balance testing, hearing assessments for patients of all ages, and hearing
aid consultations, fittings, counseling and dispensing.

This position is well suited for an experienced, entrepreneurial spirited Audiologist who
is passionate about providing top-notch hearing healthcare. Great compensation
package, generous commission and exceptional benefits are offered.

Qualified candidates must be Doctorate level Audiologists appropriately licensed in the
state of Arizona. Interested candidates may submit application materials to
careers@fuelmedical.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our practice is looking to expand our team with the addition of an Audiologist who is as passionate about patient care as we are! We take pride in our patient centered approach to caring for and meeting each patient’s unique individual needs. Our professional staff strives to increase the quality of our patients’ lives through improved hearing.

The audiologist will perform a full range of diagnostic hearing testing, including pediatric and adult hearing assessments, in addition to dispensing hearing instruments. Pediatrics experience is a plus, as we offer the opportunity to work alongside a Board Certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist. The audiologist will work a set schedule primarily in our Voorhees office, but may also be required to work in an additional satellite office.

If you are an outgoing, positive and flexible individual who is dedicated to helping the hearing
impaired, we encourage you to become part of a team in a progressive, dynamic, growing
environment. Benefits include a generous incentive plan, excellent health benefits, 401(k), and
continuing education and licensure/professional dues allowance.

Our practice offers room for significant growth professionally and financially, and we encourage you to apply today. If interested, submit a resume and cover letter to Linda Goldstein, Director of Audiology, at Advanced ENT, linda.goldstein@advancedent.com. All inquiries are treated
confidentially.

Qualified candidates must be AuD or Masters-level Audiologist with current NJ audiology and
hearing aid dispensing license.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

FIUTS is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team of Facilitators! Facilitators are our leaders who assist us with the planning and implementation of our over 200 events every year, and we’re currently recruiting volunteers for our International Welcome Weeks! Any student (undergraduate or graduate, from the U.S or anywhere in the world) can become a Facilitator, and once you sign-up you can choose which events you want to volunteer at!

Why become a facilitator?

• Enhance your resume with flexible volunteer hours
• Gain cross-cultural leadership experience and training
• Plan and lead fun events like hiking trips and CulturalFest
• Help with programs to welcome new international students
• Make friends and have fun!

If this sounds like something that you’re interested in, visit www.fiuts.org/facilitators or come to the FIUTS office in HUB 206. Our next New Facilitator Orientation is August 6. Email info@fiuts.org if you have any questions.

Independence Rehab runs four skilled nursing facilities in the Twin Falls, ID area. We are looking for a wonderful speech-language pathologist to join our rehab team to provide patient care in each of the four facilities located in Burley, Shoshone, Kimberly, and Buhl. This is a full-time position (30-35 hours per week) and the pay & benefits package is terrific! The position is available now, and we are happy to discuss sponsoring a CFY. Please contact David Smith (dave@indrehab.com) ASAP to get acquainted and discuss this great job opportunity!

Summary

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) at NMSD (1) have integral roles in education and are essential members of school faculty, (2) help students meet the performance standards of NMSD and the state by assuming a range of responsibilities, (3) work in partnership with others to meet students’ needs, and (4) provide direction in defining their roles and responsibilities and in ensuring appropriate services to students. It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and receptive manner, while helping to advance the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Works closely with an educational team to perform evaluations.
• Performs on-going assessments.
• Prepares and submit comprehensive evaluation reports and periodic reports on student’s activities and progress.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations for deaf and hard of hearing students for various NMSD departments including Early Intervention and Involvement Department (EIID) and Center for Educational Consultation and Training (CECT).
• Keeps current on best practices and current research in the field.
• Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of bilingual language acquisition
• Ability to work with students ranging in age from 18 months-22 years of age
• Maintains up to date therapy logs and Medicaid documentation.
• Creates and implements individual educational plans for students with the educational team.
• Works with the educational team to create and implement plans to support and improve communicative ability including: language development (American Sign Language /English), pragmatics, speech and oral motor development, auditory skills, and reading and writing skills.
• Provides one-on-one or small group speech, language, and/or listening therapy, when appropriate.
• Integrates services into the classroom and other school settings, when appropriate.
• Work closely with the Audiologist and educational team to implement and support amplification use for individual students to optimize auditory access as appropriate.
• Adheres to NMSD’s Vision, Mission and Belief statements.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Organization– Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Analytical– collects and aggregates data for program maintenance and improvement.
• Continuous Learning- Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Job Knowledge– Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology– Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
• Problem Solving- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works in group problem solving situations.
• Cooperation– Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Teamwork– Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs.
• State and Federal IDEA Compliance- exhibits knowledge of and adherence to all legal requirements related to early intervention.
• Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics– Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organization values.
• Organizational Support– Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Adaptability- Manages competing demands.
• Personal Appearance- Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative- Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology with progressive and directly related experience with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship (CCC-CF) from ASHA is required.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret speech and language periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write evaluations and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from teachers and parents.

Sign Language: American Sign Language skills at hire are favorable. The applicant must have some sign language skills and will be required to demonstrate progressive sign language acquisition and if needed participate in sign language classes offered at NMSD.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute standard scores, percentile ranks, and age equivalents for evaluations based on standardization charts.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, as well as various software packages including Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and play on the floor with students. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

NMSD conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Link to apply:  https://nmschoolforthedeaf.tedk12.com/hire/viewjob.aspx?jobID=23

Want to communicate your science to the public, but are not sure where to start? Looking to gain experience in writing about your research to non-experts? The People’s Science is hosting a free workshop on science writing for scientists of all career stages, including graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and research scientists.

The event will be held on Sunday, July 29, at 1:30pm in Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. The afternoon will include a workshop on science communication as well as an opportunity to practice writing for a lay audience.

Register with a ~500 word summary of a research article you would like to communicate to a broader audience. For more details and to register, go to: http://www.shareyourscience.org/seattle.

Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration closes on July 20, 11:59pm.