Speech Language Pathologist

Department:

Physical Rehab Services - Hospital Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1 Minimum 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.