Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health & Physical Rehab Services - Hospital

Department:

Physical Rehab Services - Outpatient Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type:

Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$43.87 - $52.64

Job Description:

*** This is a shared benefited position working in both the Home Health (0.5 FTE) and Physical Rehab Services - Outpatient (0.25 FTE) departments ***

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and Director of Home Health, 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 possession of licensure or eligibility for temporary license under the Required Professional Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

*Must meet all DMV requirements listed below.

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.