About this role
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. As a per diem Speech Language Pathologist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, you will have comprehensive knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical physical disabilities setting. What will you be doing?
• Perform evaluations • Demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies • Complete discharge planning for patients • Knowledge and experience with bedside swallow evaluations and cognitive/communication evaluations • The Therapist-Per Diem is considered employed on an at-will basis with no guarantee of scheduled hours. Scheduling is done based on staffing need and availability. The Therapist-Per Diem staff member is expected to be available a minimum of 16 hours per month.
Education Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology (SLP) program License/Certification Requirements:
• Valid and current license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of California • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross What will set you apart? (Preferred Skills/Qualifications):
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing therapist; preferably in an outpatient setting. Experience working with the electronic health record preferred.