About this role
Department: Physical Rehab Services - HospitalShift:
Primarily Days (United States of America)Employee Type: Regular - Per DiemPer Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 1Minimum Pay Range: $43.87 - $52.64 Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
• Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master’s degree and successful completion of a clinical internship. • Current California Speech Language Pathologist licensure required. Candidates who have applied for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e.g., limited permit or license-pending status) may be considered. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Knowledge:
• One year of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred. • Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment. • Knowledge of infection control procedures.
Skills:
• Ability to follow directions accurately. • Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees. • Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy. • Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.