Speech Language Pathologist

About this role

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.

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